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E.ON wraps up 457 MW wind farm, transfers assets

September 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Germany-based power company looks to expand its renewable presence in North America, as it takes a cash settlement for 13 power plants. Full Story »

Applied CEO sees solar taking an upward turn, spurred by China

September 2, 2009 - Best of the web - World’s largest producer of chip-making gear says its solar equipment business is still a swing factor, but all of its businesses are growing. Full Story »

PlanetSolar picks SunPower’s cells for next-gen catamaran

September 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Around the world in 140 days: Swiss boat maker is planning to take its vessel on a world tour powered only by renewables. Full Story »

Fluor building solar-thermal blueprints for eSolar to license globally

September 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - California solar technology developer also expects to begin commercial operations within the next month at its 5-MW demonstration power plant under a PPA with Southern California Edison. Full Story »

Khosla closes $1B in new funds aimed at cleantech

August 31, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Khosla Ventures includes external investors for the first time in the two funds, with one targeting high-risk projects and the larger focused on early- and mid-stage investments. Full Story »

Texas researchers look to unleash spray-on solar cell potential

August 31, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - CIGS-based paintable solar cell technology could help to increase efficiencies and decrease manufacturing costs. Full Story »

Cleantech patents on an upward curve

August 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Fuel cell technology emerges as the top category of 274 new alternative energy-related patents filed in the second quarter of 2009.  Full Story »

Does Think's revival signal cleantech's recovery?

August 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Electric vehicle startup exits court protection, raising $47 million in equity and making plans to manufacture alongside Fisker Automotive. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the last week. Full Story »

Waste Management takes stake in waste-to-fuel startup Terrabon

August 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - North America's leading waste company joins refining giant Valero Energy in support of Houston-based Terrabon's MixAlco technology to convert municipal solid waste into fuel and potable water. Full Story »

Better Place’s battery-swap stations for Tokyo taxis get investor approval

August 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Tokyo’s largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu is expected to put four electric taxis to a road test using Better Place’s model. Full Story »
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