Tag cleantech

Obama announces $2.4 billion in battery grants

The money will be spent for R&R on advanced battery design, electric vehicle infrastructure, and college education programs. Some are wondering why Detroit gets a healthy share of the grant money. Um, because they want to make EVs and could…

Cleantech links

Florida researchers want to use underwater Gulf Stream to create electricity and hydrogen. Waste shrimp shells contain powerful catalyst for creating biodiesel. Small scale wind inefficient compared to small solar. Floating apartment complex in Holland more energy efficient too.

Huge corporations and cleantech

Triple Pundit Many people have the misconception that the renewable energy field is comprised largely of little start-ups. In reality, many of the heavy hitters in the industry are large, established companies, such as General Electric, Google, and Waste Management.…