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A wind turbine that pumps out drinkable water?

October 14, 2009 - Best of the web - Aeolus Water is developing a unique technology it says can produce more than 500 gallons of water in 24 hours under normal conditions. Full Story »

M&As going to waste

October 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Nine recycling and bioremediation companies consolidate their garbage. Details of this, plus we spot 27 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Osmotic power plant to receive royal debut in Norway

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Norwegian electric company Statkraft is expected to open the first power plant that harnesses unique saltwater and freshwater combination to generate power. Full Story »

Oman, Egyptian governments back $11M in desal projects

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - India’s Shivsu Canadian Clear installs two turkey plants expected to provide drinking resources from sea and desert water. Full Story »

American Water Works teams up on new desal tech

October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. water and wastewater utility partners with four Netherlands-based entities on cleaner membrane research that could result in cost efficiencies. Full Story »

Chi Sage to globalize Chinese heat-pump tech

October 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - HVAC startup is one of three new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Cash starts flowing for water and waste

October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Sector scores five deals, including biggest VC round of the week, and a Swiss battery maker goes public. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

California startup makes plans to install second desal device

September 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - DXV Water Technologies expects to commercially launch its system in 2010, with potential applications for industrial and municipal water treatment. Full Story »

Study debunks claims of smart irrigation controllers

September 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Researchers from Texas A&M University say devices use one-third to two-and-a-half times more water than recommended, but still beat manual irrigation. Full Story »

Siemens to upgrade Chinese wastewater treatment plant

September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - A biological nutrient removal system, treating 450,000 cubic meters per day, is expected to control pollution and reduce energy usage for Tianjin Capital. Full Story »
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