Cleantech

Do low carbon energy technologies require too much water to be feasible? A panel at the MIT Energy Conference today tackled this question, moderated by MIT’s Ahmed Ghonium and including Colleen Layman (Bechtel Power), Tim Hogan (Alden Research Laboratory), John Maulbetsch (Maulbetsch Consulting), and Jerry Alexander (Siemens).

The answer, basically, is no. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a key challenge that renewable energy advocates will have to answer.

Read more: http://j.mp/GBW3rt

-- Company Recognized for Clean Technology Innovation for Third Consecutive Year

Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc., a leader in nutrient recovery and phosphorus management solutions, announced today it has been named to the prestigious 2011 Global Cleantech 100, produced by the Cleantech Group, a leading research firm focused on global cleantech innovation. The Global Cleantech 100 program is produced in collaboration with the UK's Guardian News and Media.

PR Inside (2/21) reported, "During the past century, demand for water has increased by more than twice the rate of population growth, driven largely by agricultural use.