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BiofuelBox says that it has raised funding for its business, but there are no details on amount of who is backing them. Hollister, CA-based BioFuel box installs modular, containerized biofuel refineries co-location at sites where waste material or standard feedstock can be used in fuel production. It says these containers can turn undesirable feedstock such as waste algae or other free fatty aci) waste content into biodiesel.

The startup is looking for a VP of Engineering with a Chemical engineering background. It appears that they have already built some prototypes but they may be having a hard time getting past regulations about road safety.

Apply - jobs @ biofuelbox dot com

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Posted by BT at 05:53 PM | Permalink

This un-named Palo Alto startup says that a substantial amount of basic R&D has been completed through a top government lab and prototypes are ready for testing. The company is currently seeking financing to commercialize the technology and build a significant wind turbine systems company.

You will work for no cash!

You will be the third member of the founding leadership team, joining the CEO and the VP of Marketing / Business Development. You will own platform design and participate in business plan development, fund raising and product development. You will receive founders stock pre-funding. There will be no cash compensation until funding, so it is OK to be working full-time at another job for now.

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Posted by Paul at 05:14 AM | Permalink

Terrapass just announced that it had pulled in the former CEO of Expedia to be its CEO. The company has raised $500K from angels but with the new boss, we expect funding will be much less of an issue. The company enables people to ensure that their travel, weddings and more are eco-friendly. Given the current interest in global warming and passion by some people to set an example, Terrapass would seem to not only be a sound startup but a rewarding one as well.

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Posted by BT at 05:55 PM | Permalink

Reno is a dump but it is nice and close to the slopes if you are into that. The un-named alt energy start-up says you must be open to relocating there a few months down the road. But at first, you'll be able to work virtually and commute to make sure you agree it's a fit.

The company claims a "patented alternative wind energy product that is far less expensive and takes up much less space than traditional propeller wind energy equipment. With low-cost construction, safe design and clean lines, it is ideal for the private residential market as well as commercial enterprises, perfectly supplementing or replacing solar energy by harnessing the power of wind."

They're looking for a spring 2007 launch, and so are ready to add a marketing professional to the team as soon as possible.

job-251537796@craigslist.org

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Posted by Paul at 10:29 PM | Permalink

We just ran a post on the a:c about how the CEO of solar power Miasole is trumpeting an IPO in 12-18 months.

Do you understand this?:

"We are seeking a Senior Module Development Engineer to develop and optimize photovoltaic (PV) module lamination process including the specification of materials incorporated in the module with the end result being a product that can be manufactured at low cost, yet having the ability to withstand the rigorous environmental testing required of PV modules."

If you are a PV module connoisseur, this one is for you. You'll also get to roam the floor of an 80,000 square foot production facility in Santa Clara, CA. Miasole is talking about an IPO in 2007 and raised about $16M in a round led by Kleiner Perkins a year ago.

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Posted by Paul at 09:45 PM | Permalink

SolFocus today secured $25M Series A out of $32M led by New Enterprise Associates for its solar concentrator photovoltics. If you don't know what are SCPs are know why they are important, don't bother applying.

Is solar risky. How do you chose the right solar start-up to run with? There are a number of well-funded solar start-ups crowding silicon valley these days. However, it doesn't appear that there will be a winner take all. There are so many possible solar applications from high rises to condos to cars that most of these can find a niche.

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Product Development Manager
Product Development Manager
Electromechanical Engineer - Industrialization
Electromechanical Engineer - Industrialization
Embedded Systems Engineer - Control and Telemetry
System Test and Characterization Engineer
Senior Packaging Engineer
Test Engineer - Concentrator PV Cell
Electro-Optical Performance Verification Engineer
Process QA Engineer
Associate Engineer - Electromechanical
Director Field Operations
Product Champion

Posted by BT at 01:10 AM | Permalink