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Intelligent Energy
Archive: 08-2011
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Why VC firms are investing in wind tech startup Danotek
Wind tech startup Danotek recently raised $15 million in funding. In the eyes of the VC investors, it’s a bet on disruptive technology.
August 31, 2011, 1:25 PM PDT | By Kirsten Korosec
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A new kind of hybrid: Solar and geothermal working together in Nevada
Meet the hybrid geothermal-solar plant — a new spin on an old idea that could help utilities move away from fossil fuel-power plants.
August 31, 2011, 10:35 AM PDT | By Kirsten Korosec
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When loss is more (for transmission towers)
Contrary to popular belief, transmission towers cost more than underground power lines because in the long term they lose more electricity. Britain’s Defense Secretary declares war on pylons.
August 31, 2011, 5:18 AM PDT | By Mark Halper
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Thanks China! U.S. solar exports skyrocket 83 percent
Contrary to conventional wisdom, China’s boom in solar manufacturing has been a boon for U.S. companies. Find out which sector helped the U.S. become a $1.9 billion net exporter of solar...
August 30, 2011, 11:06 AM PDT | By Kirsten Korosec
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Welcome new Intelligent Energy editor Kirsten Korosec
Say hello to new Intelligent Energy editor Kirsten Korosec, who will cover the Silicon Valley cleantech startup sector.
August 30, 2011, 10:18 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Radioactive water cleanup steams ahead at Fukushima
For decontamination on the go, California start-up Kurion will deliver to dangerous neighborhoods.
August 30, 2011, 4:15 AM PDT | By Melissa Mahony
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Why Lighting Science’s cheap, new LED bulb stands out
Lighting Science Group has developed an LED that will cost under $15 and use 85 percent less electricity than a conventional 60-watt incandescent bulb. Why the company’s marketing approach...
August 29, 2011, 7:00 PM PDT | By Kirsten Korosec
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The world’s largest solar plant
With summer approaching its unofficial end, we shine light on big developments in the solar industry.
August 29, 2011, 3:40 AM PDT | By Mark Halper
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Marcellus Shale fail - estimates of natural gas reserves were inflated
The USGS has found that natural gas reserves in the Northeastern US may have been significantly inflated in previous estimates.
August 26, 2011, 2:27 PM PDT | By David Worthington
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No market fears here: a peek at the IPOs of Genomatica and Ambient
Genomatica and Ambient filed IPOs this month on the heels of market turmoil. Why these greentech companies didn’t flinch.
August 26, 2011, 12:11 PM PDT | By Kirsten Korosec