NanoH2O Named to the 2011 Global Cleantech 100

For the third consecutive year, NanoH2O is recognized as one of the top private companies in the clean technology industry

Posted: 10/18/2011

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – October 18, 2011 – NanoH₂O, Inc., manufacturer of the most efficient and cost effective reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination, today announced it has been named to the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 for the third year in a row.  The Global Cleantech 100 is produced by Cleantech Group, a leading research firm focused on global cleantech innovation, in collaboration with the UK’s Guardian News and Media.
 
The Global Cleantech 100 list is unique in the sector because it highlights the promise of private clean technology companies from all around the world, focusing on those companies that are most likely to make the most significant market impact over the next 5-10 years.  This year, 4,274 companies were nominated from more than 45 countries.
 
“Our appointment to the Global Cleantech 100 for the third year in a row recognizes the positive effect of our nanocomposite membrane technology on lowering the cost of desalination,” said Jeff Green, CEO of NanoH₂O, Inc.  “Joining the ranks with the noteworthy innovators named to this list speaks to the current and future impact of NanoH₂O on reducing the energy consumption and increasing the efficiency of RO membrane desalination and water treatment.”
 
“We are proud of how quickly the Global Cleantech 100 list has gained recognition as a leading resource in the cleantech sector,” said Sheeraz Haji, Cleantech Group CEO. “Stakeholders including members of the corporate community, investors, and regulators now watch the Global Cleantech 100 list closely to gauge which sectors look most promising and which companies are poised for growth.”
 
The complete list of Global Cleantech 100 firms and expert panel members is available online, at the Cleantech Group (http://www.cleantech.com/global-cleantech-100/) and the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/globalcleantech100).
 
About NanoH₂O, Inc.
NanoH₂O, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets reverse osmosis (RO) mem­branes that change the fundamental economics of desalination.  Based on breakthrough nanostructured materials and industry-proven polymer technology, NanoH₂O’s thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) QuantumFlux membranes dramatically improve desalination energy efficiency and productivity. QuantumFlux seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes deliver the highest flux and the highest salt rejection of any SWRO membrane on the market.  QuantumFlux membranes are available in standard 4-inch (10 cm) and 8-inch (20 cm) diameter elements that fit easily into new and existing desalination plants, purifying water from a broad range of sources with improved productivity and water quality.  NanoH₂O is the 2010 Wall Street Journal Innovation Award winner in the environment category.  QuantumFlux membranes are Standard 61 Certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for the production of drinking water. For more information, visit www.nanoh2o.com.