Ethanol vs. Food Debate Hits Fever Pitch
Senate Republicans ask EPA to reduce renewable fuel standard increased in energy bill last December.
DOE to Fund Wave Power Research
Funding Opportunity Announcement for up to $7.5 million is aimed at next-generation renewable power from water energy.
Hydro-Quebec Accepts Bids for 2,004 MW of Wind Power
Wind projects to be developed by 15 different companies will be linked to the grid starting in 2011 at an estimated price of $5.4 billion.
Cleantech Investments Buck Quarterly Trend
Venture capital investments in cleantech increase during 1Q08, as overall investment falls.
Comprehensive Energy Bill Unveiled by Ohio Senator
Senator Sherrod Brown announced a bill that would create a Green Energy Technology Investment Fund to create a strong manufacturing base for green tech in the U.S.
Truck and SUV Sales Falling Steeply
Increases in sales of hybrids and cars fail to make up for drop off in truck and SUV sales.
German Semiconductor Firm Enters Solar Market Through Joint Venture
Qimonda AG and Centrosolar announce joint solar cells venture supplied by LDK Solar wafers.
LDK to Supply Solar Wafers to Qimonda AG
New five-year supply contract is the first between LDK and German electronics firm.
Sunovia Raises $12M for Cadmium-Telluride Solar Cells
Solar company expects first scalable manufacturing system to be operational in less than 24 months.
MTI Micro Unveils Fuel Cells for Handheld Electronics
Methane-powered micro fuel cells replace batteries in handheld GPS.