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Monday, May 12, 2008
Company Spotlight
March 12, 2008
Despite recent studies that ethanol will stir up more environmental havoc than traditional oil-based fuel, the money is rolling in for Coskata, which claims to have revolutionary next-generation biofuel on the horizon.
March 10, 2008
The Chinese solar-wafer manufacturer's shares hit an all-time low of $19.82 per share Monday after concerns about its inventory reporting, as well as fears of an economic recession -- and news that one of its silicon suppliers is dumping toxic waste in China.
March 06, 2008
Responding to suspicions about its silicon, CEO Xiaofeng Peng said the company plans to use its entire inventory. It remains to be seen whether the comment will assuage concerns from analysts.
March 06, 2008
After announcing a partnership with battery startup A123Systems and an investment from General Electric, the Norwegian electric-car company says it aims to bring a five-seat vehicle called Ox to the United States as early as late 2010.
March 05, 2008
Shenanigans such as alleged dummy companies, formed to help attract customers who didn't want to pay Chinese taxes, are a sign of heating competition in cellulosic ethanol, analyst says.
March 05, 2008
Global Solar Energy expects to open a 40-megawatt copper-indium-gallium-diselenide thin-film plant Thursday after Nanosolar in December began production of the same material and HelioVolt announced it would begin production this year. Will any of these companies give First Solar a run for its money?
March 04, 2008
New York-based SiGNa Chemistry takes home an exclusive patent license from ExxonMobil to make the production of petro-based rubber and plastics more eco-friendly.
February 27, 2008
After LDK's margins fall in the fourth quarter, analysts say they are still concerned.
February 26, 2008
To help it meet its sustainability goals, the retail giant has launched a Web site to help it meet greentech entrepreneurs.
February 26, 2008
As Carbon Forum America kicks off in San Francisco, the Center for Resource Studies plans to guarantee consumers that carbon-offset purchases are legitimate. But is it the same old promise?
February 25, 2008
Virgin Atlantic announced the first test flight fueled with a little bit of biofuel, but critics say the environmental benefit is nil.
February 21, 2008
The ethanol startup plans to complete a demonstration plant in the next year and a commercial plant in 2010, but distribution could prove a challenge. The Khosla Ventures-backed company plans to turn to "nontraditional" tactics, as well as grow the number of gas stations that pump its "C85" blend.
February 20, 2008
The electric-car startup says it wishes to remain independent, but also wants a large automaker to produce its third model, a compact sports car. The company also divulges details about its financing and production plans for the Roadster and soon-to-be-renamed White Star sedan.
February 20, 2008
Sony will invest $204 million into organic light-emitting diode panels for televisions. It's the only company that has them on the market so far. But should it have held out for a cheaper, more consumer-friendly model?
February 11, 2008
Investment in thin-film solar technology continues to snowball, with Moser Baer's production to reach 600 megawatts.
February 06, 2008
Announcements such as Coskata's partnership with ICM and DOE grants could make ethanol cheaper and more abundant using nonfood sources. Will that -- and a U.S. goal of 36 billion gallons by 2020 -- be enough to spur demand?
February 06, 2008
While the demand for efficient ways to purify water is growing, private investment hasnít followed suit. But three announcements this week, including $20 million for Seven Seas Water, may signal a change.
February 05, 2008
Advanced Technology Ventures closes a $303 million fund, joining the ranks of private firms raising money for green technology. But can VCs spend it all?
January 28, 2008
It's got $230 million in capital and a deal with the Renault-Nissan Alliance -- and a large job in front of it. But the company is unfazed by the challenges that some industry insiders see ahead.
January 21, 2008
Take a photo tour through the ethanol startup's labs in Warrenville, Ill.