Innovation & Cleantech
Innovative technology solutions will play an essential role in helping firms and public agencies tackle climate change. Our research saves you time and money by assessing technology suppliers, defining best practices and proposing innovative solutions. This part of the Verdantix knowledge service covers IT solutions, building technologies, renewable energy and cleantech solutions for corporates.
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View details »Total Portfolio: Electricity Metering Systems
This Total Portfolio analysis clarifies the sustainability benefits, business value and maturity of fourteen types of electricity meters and displays. The sustainability rating tool cuts through “greenwash” with a fact-based assessment of each solution’s sustainability benefits, maturity, investment case and future prospects. View full Report details »
Published: 08 March 2010
Uncertain Subsidies Delay Drax Biomass Plans
Drax Group, the operator of Europe’s largest coal-fired power station and supplier of 7% of the UK’s electricity, has shelved plans to diversify its power generation business into biomass. The firm had planned to invest £2 billion to build three 300MW dedicated biomass generation facilities with a target operational date of 2014. View full Report details »
Published: 02 March 2010
Best Practices: Building Management Systems (forthcoming)
Building Management Systems (BMS) from suppliers like Honeywell, Trend, Satchwell and Siemens have been used for decades to manage building equipment such as HVAC, security systems, power-operated doors and elevators. With renewed focus on building energy efficiency firms are retrofitting buildings without a BMS and upgrading old analogue BMS to new IP-centric systems. This report provides BMS best practices for managers in facilities, estates, energy and finance. View full Report details »
Published: 28 January 2010
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View details »Smart Vendors: Biomass Supply Chain (UK)
Verdantix selected the biomass supply chain in the UK for a Smart Vendors report as resurgent oil prices and national renewable energy targets will see biomass become an increasingly important resource. This paper analyses the role of fourteen companies in the supply of biomass to three different UK market segments. View full Report details »
Published: 11 November 2009
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View details »Green Quadrant: Sustainable IT Services (forthcoming)
Technology consulting firms have ramped up their marketing of "Green IT" services. But CIOs and IT directors face a real challenge to cut through the marketing communications and find the most appropriate supplier for their needs. This report assesses the technology consulting provided by firms like Accenture, Atos Origin, BT Global Services, Capgemini, Deloitte, Gartner, HP, IBM, Infosys, Orange Business Services and Wipro. View full Report details »
Published: 10 November 2009
Novacem Develops Carbon Negative Cement
The cement industry is currently a major contributor to climate change, responsible for 5% of global carbon emissions. Innovation within the sector has unearthed the possibility of turning this greenhouse gas source into a carbon sink. To hear more about developments Verdantix spoke with the CEO of Novacem, a start-up developing carbon negative cement. View full Report details »
Published: 27 October 2009
Green Quadrant: Carbon Management Software (Global)
This report provides individuals responsible for carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection, planning, forecasting, reporting and reduction projects with an in-depth, fact-based analysis of 22 carbon management software solutions. Whether in the private sector or public sector, Energy Managers, CSR Directors, Sustainability Officers and Facilities Directors need to switch from utility bills and Microsoft Excel to a more robust and auditable software-based carbon management process. View full Report details »
Published: 01 October 2009
Case Study: Better Place Electric Vehicle System
Verdantix met with Josh Steinmann, VP Global Development of Better Place to hear about the roll out plans for the Better Place electric vehicle network. Better Place is a new value chain for road vehicle transport not just a new cleantech venture. The firm has a multi-country roll out plan, government and city partnerships and has raised $400 million in funding. The Better Place business model integrates six operational capabilities. View full Report details »
Published: 12 September 2009
Hara Fund Raising Pressures Competitors
Hara Software, a California headquartered software firm focused on solutions for energy, carbon and environmental management raised a $14 million Series B round from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Nth Power and JAFCO Ventures. To hear more about the rationale for the additional investment and business plans Verdantix spoke with the CEO, Amit Chatterjee and the CMO Chris Farinacci on the day the deal was announced. View full Report details »
Published: 11 September 2009
Smart Vendors: Cleantech Vehicles (forthcoming)
Road transport accounts for a sizable percentage of greenhouse gas emissions. The problem? Emissions from oil-powered cars, trucks and buses is growing and cleantech substitutes are far from meeting consumer requirements for performance, price and comfort. Fleet managers are likely to drive this market, not consumers. This Smart Vendors report provides a detailed market view of cleantech vehicle systems to clarify purchase options for fleet managers, sustainability leaders and the CFO. View full Report details for available options »
Published: 06 August 2009