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Second Gen Biofuels Critical To Future Biofuel Mandates In Europe London, UK (SPX) Jan 26, 2009 
First generation biofuels are outdated and second generation biofuels are not yet commercially feasible. Improvements in conversion processes of second generation biofuels will be an important factor in regions such as Europe complying with the 10 per cent biofuels mandate by 2020. Third and fourth generation biofuels are still in their infancy. Consequently, Europe is expected to achieve ... read moreZeaChem Building Third Gen Cellulosic Ethanol BioRefinery 
Lakewood CO (SPX) Jan 26, 2009ZeaChem has announced that it has raised $34 million in initial Series B financing. The funding round was co-led by venture capital investors Globespan Capital Partners and PrairieGold Venture Partners with follow-on investment by MDV-Mohr Davidow Ventures, Firelake Capital and Valero Energy Corporation, the largest petroleum refiner in the United States. ZeaChem is developing a cellulose- ... more
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Process Can Cut The Cost Of Making Cellulosic Biofuels
East Lansing MI (SPX) Jan 26, 2009A patented Michigan State University process to pretreat corn-crop waste before conversion into ethanol means extra nutrients don't have to be added, cutting the cost of making biofuels from cellulose. The AFEX (ammonia fiber expansion) pretreatment process, developed by Bruce Dale, University Distinguished Professor of chemical engineering and materials science, uses ammonia to make the ... more Microbes Fuel Energy Debate 
Drew NJ (SPX) Jan 26, 2009"The future of biofuels looks very bright...the best is yet to come", says an American scientist. Microbes may well be the answer to our global energy crisis. By fermenting biomass to produce biofuels, they offer a possible climate-friendly solution to the anticipated shortfall in fossil fuel supply. A review by Professor Arnold Demain from Drew University in New Jersey, USA, on how microb ... more General Atomics To Develop Algae-Derived Jet Fuel 
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2009San Diego-based General Atomics (GA) was awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop scalable processes for the cost-effective large-scale production of algae triglyceride oil and an algae-derived JP-8 jet fuel surrogate. The contract has a total value of up to $43M if all phases of the development program are completed. GA will lead a tea ... more  |
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Petersen-Dean Acquires OCR Solar And Roofing
Newark CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2009Petersen-Dean has announced the acquisition of OCR Solar and Roofing (OCR), further strengthening its position as the largest solar and roofing contractor in California and the U.S. As part of the acquisition, Petersen-Dean will also form a new subsidiary company, PD Solar providing specialized expertise and quality, turn-key solar solutions for both residential and commercial applications ... more SunEdison Acquires Business Institute Solar Strategy 
Hamburg, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2009SunEdison has announced the acquisition of Business Institute Solar Strategy GmbH (BISS), with offices in Hamburg, Germany and Brescia, Italy. The transaction provides SunEdison with 38 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under development in Italy and Spain and direct access to 300 MW of project opportunities in Europe. SunEdison has more than 68 MW of solar under management glob ... more Rubenstein Public Relations To Launch First Eco-Sustainable City In USA 
New York NY (SPX) Jan 26, 2009The developers of Destiny, a 65-square-mile city located one hour south of Orlando, Florida, have retained Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) to help launch this innovative community and spark interest among "green" technology companies, developers and researchers. According to RPR President Richard Rubenstein: "Destiny serves as a model for future development and stands as a testament to t ... more Premier Power CEO Issues Statement Regarding Solar Industry In 2009 
El Dorado Hills CA (SPX) Jan 26, 20092008 was an outstanding year for Premier; 2009 is looking to be even better! Despite the fact that over the past 12 months the solar industry received almost everything on its wish list, including a notable reference in the Presidents inauguration speech, many analyst and those in the financial media still see doom and gloom at every new turn. It's no wonder; some of the so called "experts ... more |
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