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‘Ion jelly’ for better, cheaper batteries

October 17, 2008 - by Massie Santos Ballon - Gelatin-based substance can carry an electrical current and reduce overheating. Full Story »

Cleantech deals in garbage, lighting and batteries

October 16, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - CleanScapes and Adura pull in cash, a N.Y. battery maker is getting bigger, and we spot 22 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

ecobee unveils its first smart meter

October 14, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Canadian company said its programmable thermostat will be ready for delivery in early 2009. Full Story »

Iceland takes a hit

October 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Big geothermal backer Glitnir goes into receivership in Iceland, and we spot 20 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

New ag-tech innovations show promise

September 26, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - Researchers working with sensors for trees and grape vineyards reveal promise for improving efficiency and reducing resource costs in agriculture. Full Story »

Bill Gates gets slimed

September 18, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The credit crunch didn't stop investors like Bill Gates from putting cash into algae this week. Details of this and 19 other deals. Full Story »

Google, GE team up on cleantech

September 18, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The companies will work together on geothermal and smart grid technology and on lobbying for policy changes in the U.S. Full Story »

Landis+Gyr lands Arizona smart meter contract

September 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Swiss company said the $52 million contract includes the delivery of 300,000 meters and related communications solutions. Full Story »

Thin-film gets fat on cash

August 28, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Investors pour big money into two thin-film solar companies, along with 14 other deals we spotted over the past week. Full Story »

Funds flow to smart grids, carbon capture

August 21, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Trilliant and EnOcean pull in funding for energy metering, Blue Source forms a carbon capture venture, and we spot 20 other deals over the past week. Full Story »
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