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Cleantech

Cleantech (clean technology) refers to innovative solutions and technologies aimed at addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and green transportation.

News

Cleantech firm Ecovision gets equity support from Business Growth Fund

Heap pump, solar panel, biomass and gas boiler installer Ecovision has raised £3.6 million of new finance led by founder Peter Randall.

Opinion

A great year for cleantech in the UK

As ever, our annual New Energy & Cleantech Awards brought together the best of the industry and highlighted some groundbreaking developments.

News

Meet the winners of the New Energy & Cleantech Awards 2014

From Investor of the Year to New Energy Champion of the Year, GrowthBusiness puts the winners in front of the camera and asks what has gone into producing such a successful year.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Robinson’s journey from early data to dotcom bubble to cleantech trailblazer

With new energy and clean technology offering entrepreneurs a number of new opportunities, Mark Robinson represents a business builder who has directed his company to take advantage of the growing market.

Opinion

Securing funding for cleantech ventures

Cleantech businesses and projects are notoriously difficult to get off the ground, with cyclical changes in the cost-effectiveness and market potential for technologies having a big impact.

News

Cleantech spin-out Econic Technologies closes £5.1 million Series A round

Technology commercialisation investor Imperial Innovations has led a £5.1 million investment into cleantech business Econic Technologies.

Opinion

As Cameron headed east, UK cleantech went west

Visiting Colorado with the best of the UK cleantech sector to develop contacts with investors and partners.

News

Fundraising follows September acquisition for Hydrodec

AIM-listed Hydrodec Group has raised £20 million to help pay down its debt.

News

Cleantech deal sees Manchester business secure £500,000 from VC backer

PVC Recycling is planning on developing satellite depots around the UK after securing £500,000 of new growth capital.

News

Tech Innovators 2013: Moixa Technology

Cleantech entrepreneur Simon Daniel is never short of an innovative idea, and his Moixa Technology business is making waves in the energy storage market.

News

Tech City-based EcoMachines Incubator set to shake up the energy and cleantech funding space

A new business accelerator aimed at energy and cleantech ventures has been launched in London.

Venture Capital Funding

Making money out of cleantech the venture capital way

Getting a healthy return from a cleantech investment has often been hard work, but for David Mott and his Oxford Capital Partners firm, it's made them award winners.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial