VCs Optimistic About Carbon Market
U.S. Venture capitalists say the potential of a trillion-dollar carbon market is a bright spot in gloomy economic times.
Amelio Solar, Al-Husseini Group to Build 1GW Solar Power Plant
The New Jersey-based thin-film solar company will work with the Al-Husseini Group to build a factory and massive power plant in Jordan.
AEP Proposes Transmission Superhighway for Wind Power
High-voltage transmission project would bring energy from the Upper Midwest to Chicago area at a cost of $5 to $10 billion.
Oerlikon Solar, Inventux Technologies Start Up Thin-Film Factory
Using Oerlikon Solar's thin-film solar production process, Inventux will produce up to 33 MW of modules per year in Berlin.
Shell Acquires Emissions Specialists, Cansolv Technologies
Cansolv is developing technologies that could be used for carbon capture.
SB.com Launches 'Green Week in Review' Podcast
SustainableBusiness.com today released the first of its weekly podcasts, hosted by News Editor Bart King.
BoA To End Funding for Mountain Top Removal Coal Mining
In a major victory for environmentalists, Bank of America announced it will phase out funding for companies involved in this egregious practice.
Self-Powering Electronics May Be On the Horizon
An interesting discovery at Texas A&M University could lead to the use of nano-sized piezoelectrics in cell phones and other gadgets.
Weekly Investor Round Up
Vestas wants to consolidate in Portland, TVA releases major RFP, and two exciting new industrial processes.
Recycled Elephant Pooh Wins Green Business Award
Brooklyn-based company wins award for making Sri Lankan elephant dung a valuable commodity.