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Survey says one year or less until cleantech is back on track

August 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Executives and investors pick Silicon Valley and the U.S. West Coast as the best geography for the cleantech sector to grow. Full Story »

Joule Biotech comes out of stealth with sun-powered fuel

July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Harvard expert calls New England startup's technology a breath of fresh air, but what's the likelihood the company's claim is correct? Full Story »

LS9’s clean diesel meets U.S., Brazilian requirements

July 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - South San Francisco-based advanced biofuel company said its UltraClean Diesel offers an 85 percent reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel. Full Story »

N-Viro launches clean soil facility in Israel

July 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Toledo, Ohio-based company starts construction of new soil product line and manufacturing facility to serve Tel Aviv area of Israel. Full Story »

It doesn’t grow on trees, but the DOE dishes it out

July 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The U.S. Department of Energy allocated funds for everything from the smart grid to hydropower this week. Details, and a roundup of 33 latest deals in cleantech. Full Story »

Dow, Algenol to build pilot algae-based biorefinery

June 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chemical company to also provide carbon dioxide source for new Texas biorefinery, pending funding from a US DOE grant. Full Story »

CMEA Capital's on the prowl for cleantech investments

June 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Renewable fuels and chemicals as well as algae are some of the promising areas San Francisco, Calif.-based CMEA Capital is looking to make investments, says its founder Tom Baruch. Full Story »

CDC Group commits $10M to India’s agri-food sector

June 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Rabo Equity Advisors' India Agri Business Fund is expected to make 10 to 15 additional investments, for $3 million to $5 million, during the next four years. Full Story »

New AORA 'Power Flower' CSP station now in full bloom

June 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Yavne, Israel-based company’s new 100-kW hybrid solar thermal gas turbine flower plant makes concentrating solar power possible for the first time at a local level, claims company. Full Story »

New bioplastic from Metabolix and ADM is biodegradable

June 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Joint venture between bioscience company and Archer Daniels Midland produces next-gen injection molding bioplastic as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Full Story »
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