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EWA Technologies Group has developed a new technology that harnesses the natural humidity in the air, and converts that moisture into drinking water. The process works in three stages: Adsorption of water from the air (getting the water out of the air); desorption of the water (releasing the water out of the containing material); and [...]
Ener1, profiled here, develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries designed for use in next generation hybrid and electric vehicles. In recent news, Ener1 purchased South Korean battery maker Enertech. This purchase will take Ener1 one step closer to its goal of becoming the first company to mass-produce a cost-competitive lithium-ion battery for hybrid and electric vehicles. [...]
Responding to Chinese plans to increase their wind power generating capacity, companies are beginning to rush in to take advantage of the opportunities. American Superconductor (AMSC) has licensed a proprietary 2 megawatt wind turbine design to China’s XJ Group Corporation. Under the terms of the contract, AMSC will provide the XJ Group with designs for its WT2000df, [...]
The UK’s Guardian newspaper published their top 10 list of hottest cleantech companies in Europe, and what a mix! Companies profiled include those involved in: Solar power; Electrical systems; Marine power; Industrial applications; and Distribution and management Of the ten companies, eight are shipping product, and the other two are either in testing or development, [...]
