Solar back from the brink?
Last week the Government launched its response to its Consultation on the Feed in Tariff (FiT) and Renewables Obligation (RO). Lark Energy writes: Overall the Government has listened to some of the concerns expressed by the tens of thousands of respondents to the Consultation on the FiT. It has however implemented in full its proposals for the RO.
Extremis delivers much needed classrooms to Nepal
Extremis Technology has been approached by Los Angeles-based film director Nani Sahra Walker to develop shelters for cloud learning centres in Nepal. Following the recent earthquakes Extremis is helping to modify shelters to create classrooms to help replace 3000 schools that have been destroyed.
International Smart Cities Conference showcases Cambridge technology to the world
It was standing room only at the inaugural annual Conference of Cambridge Cleantech: ‘Smart Cities: From Leading Edge Thinking to Commercial Delivery Solutions and Contract Opportunities' which has been hailed a huge success.
International Smart Cities Conference with Sir Paul Judge: showcasing Cambridge technology
The inaugural annual Conference of Cambridge Cleantech: ‘Smart Cities: From Leading Edge Thinking to Commercial Delivery Solutions and Contract Opportunities' is set to showcase the innovative and novel technologies, products and services from companies in the Cambridge region to a world-wide audience.
Cambridge Cleantech leads Smart Cities Mission to New Delhi
Cambridge Cleantech is leading a delegation of companies to the Smart Cities India 2015 exhibition and conference in New Delhi on 20-22 May 2015.
Manifesto for Cleantech launched at Westminster
Cambridge Cleantech launched its manifesto for the cleantech sector at Westminster in London on 4th February 2015. The Cleantech Manifesto – “Sustainable Success – The Commercial Case for Investing in UK Cleantech” was launched by Julian Huppert MP.
Caroline Flint MP visits Cambridge Cleantech
Caroline Flint MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, visited Cambridge Cleantech and held a roundtable with its members to discuss the key issues affecting the sector from renewable energy supplies to future cities and smart metering.
Caroline Flint visits Cambridge
Caroline Flint MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Department of Energy and Climate Change, is to visit Cambridge Cleantech this week and hold a roundtable with its members.
Champions! Cambridge Cleantech members scoop half of all the RBS Innovation Gateway prizes
Eight Cambridge Cleantech companies (half the total amount of winners) have come top of the pile of the global RBS Innovation Gateway Competition.
Cambridge Cleantech members clinch 25% of RBS Innovation Gateway competition finalists
Six Cambridge Cleantech companies have been selected to advance to the finals for the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Innovation Gateway. The six companies - Limetools, Solar Cloth Company, Reduse, Alquist, Chalmor and Propelair - are among the 25 companies to have made the selection grade for the finals.
Cambridge Cleantech powers electronics recruitment event
Cambridge Cleantech, together with The TTP Group, Ricardo, Amantys and Isotera are hosting a recruitment event in Cambridge on Wednesday 24th September, 2014.
First for Cleantech: live link between Cambridge and New Delhi
Cambridge Cleantech undertook a ‘first’ in terms of novel events this week (Tuesday) by linking consecutive speakers in a live link- up between Cambridge and New Delhi at the new cleantech incubator at the Future Business Centre in Cambridge. The Live Stream can now be viewed online.
BP trawls for Cambridge tech solutions
The BP Technology Office is working with Cambridge Cleantech to trawl the highly innovative Cambridge business environment to see which local goods and services may help provide the solutions to some of the company's commercial requirements.
First for Cleantech – live link with New Delhi explores energy from waste
Cambridge Cleantech is undertaking the ‘first’ event of its kind next Tuesday (June 10th), by linking consecutive speakers in a live link-up between Cambridge and New Delhi to explore the issue of energy from waste and recycling. To celebrate after the event at The Future Business Centre, Cambridge, speakers and delegates will be able to tuck in to an Indian buffet feast.
Baroness Stowell visits cleantech incubator
Baroness Stowell has visited the cleantech incubator at the Future Business Centre in Cambridge to find out about the aims of the Centre and the work of Cambridge Cleantech.
Cleantech mission to Beijing and Hong Kong hailed a success
Cleantech companies from across the Cambridge region and the UK have just returned from a major and successful trade mission to China and Hong Kong.
Cleantech focus for new University Technical College
The cleantech sector, along with biomedical, is the key focus at the new University Technical College in Cambridge, where pupils will be trained to equip themselves with the skills required to become technical level workers in the cleantech and biomedical sectors in the Cambridge area.
New business advisor appointed to spearhead cleantech company growth
Dr Roger Thornton, while continuing his main job as Consultant Director - Hybrid & Electric Systems at Ricardo in Cambridge, has now started working for Cambridge Cleantech on a part time basis to spearhead the growth of companies in the cleantech sector.
Cambridge Cleantech launches new ‘Smart Cities’ business group - and signs up with China
Cambridge Cleantech has established a new Smart Cities Special Interest Group to tap into the local knowledge in sectors such as building technologies, smart metering and low carbon vehicles, and sell solutions to developers and local authorities at home and abroad.
Cleantech is on the agenda for Ministerial visit
The Minister for Africa and the British Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, visited the new cleantech business incubator building in Cambridge yesterday (Monday January 6th 2014).
Minister visits new showcase incubator in Cambridge
The Rt Hon Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change visited the new cleantech business incubator building in Cambridge yesterday (Thursday 28 November 2013).
Cambridge Cleantech develops Supply Chain Club for retrofit of buildings
Cambridge Cleantech has developed a Supply Chain Club for retrofits of buildings with Action On Energy, Cambridgeshire's new Green Deal and ECO provider.
Capacity at UK's first national Cleantech Conference
Over 100 delegates from across the cleantech sectors of renewables, low carbon and environmental attend the UK’s first national cleantech conference in Nottingham this week.
EcoMachines Incubator holds first Investment Pitch Day in Cambridge
At EcoMachines Incubator's first Investment Pitch Day for cleantech entrepreneurs in Cambridge, EcoMachines’ CEO Ilian Iliev explained how Lean Startup principles can accelerate the growth of energy and cleantech startups..
New cleantech incubator in Cambridge draws the crowds
The Cambridge Cleantech Open Evening at the Future Business Centre this Thursday (October 10) features a tour of the new building - the first purpose-built incubator for the cleantech sector in Cambridge. More than 100 attendees have already registered.