Cleantech ticker: 12 March 2009
Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates:
- US officials today announced the investment of nearly $8 billion (US) for state and local energy-efficiency and weatherisation efforts;
- BMW is using software from IBM and Dassault Systèmes to design more fuel-efficient hybrid engines;
- Long platinum nanowires could enhance the efficiency of fuel cells enough to make them commercially viable, according to new research from the University of Rochester;
- A new study by The Brattle Group finds wind energy is cost competitive when it’s linked to the power grid by new extra-high-voltage transmission lines;
- Vestas and Boeing are embarking upon a joint research effort to develop technologies to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and waste;
- London Mayor Boris Johnson is calling for a “revolution in the use of electric cars”;
- Germany’s Vaillant is teaming up with Honda to develop gas-powered micro-cogeneration systems for the European single-family home market;
- The European Commission plans to invest €105 billion in the “green economy” through it EU Cohesion Policy;
- A new UK government initiative aims to help businesses, schools and large organisations across the country slash energy use and save £1 billion in energy costs by 2020;
- Navajo Wind Energy today said it’s received a $50 million (US) financing commitment for a 200-megawatt wind farm project in China.
