Clean Technology
Clean Technology includes recycling, renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels), information technology, green transportation, electric motors, green chemistry, lighting, Greywater, and many other appliances that are now more energy efficient. It is a means to create electricity and fuels, with a smaller environmental footprint and minimize pollution. To make green buildings, transport, and infrastructure both more energy efficient and environmentally benign. Environmental finance is a method by which new clean technology projects that have proven they are "additional" or "beyond business as usual" can obtain financing through the generation of carbon credits. A project that is developed with concern for climate change mitigation (such as a Kyoto Clean Development Mechanism project) is also known as a carbon project.
While there is no standard definition of "clean technology," it has been described by Clean Edge, a clean-tech research firm, as "a diverse range of products, services, and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, dramatically reduce the use of natural resources, and cut or eliminate emissions and wastes." It notes that "Clean technologies are competitive with, if not superior to, their conventional counterparts. Many also offer significant additional benefits, notably their ability to improve the lives of those in both developed and developing countries"
Investments in clean technology have grown considerably since coming into the spotlight around 2000. According to the United Nations Environment Program. wind, solar and biofuel companies received a record $148 billion in new funding in 2007 as rising oil prices and climate change policies encouraged investment in renewable energy. $50 billion of that funding went to wind power. Overall, investment in clean-energy and energy-efficiency industries rose 60 percent from 2006 to 2007. By 2018 it is forecast that the three main clean technology sectors, solar photovoltaics, wind power, and biofuels, will have revenues of $325.1 billion. In the United States, the clean tech industry is largely based in Silicon Valley.
Clean Technology Funding
Unlimited funding is available for clean technology and alternative energy projects globally. Investors and investment funds are eager for clean technology projects as the world is changing and many Governments offer investments incentives. Many funds offer favorable and negotiable terms.
Funding is available for wind power, solar energy, wave energy, geothermal and other alternate energy projects. As with most project funding, the strength and experience of the management team is a crucial funding success factor. If you don’t have the credentials, you will find it difficult navigating through the process, so consider inviting others with market credentials to join your team.
Clean Technology Industry Segments
Clean technology spans many industry verticals and is defined by the following (11) segments:
Energy Generation (Wind-Solar-Hydro/Marine-Biofuels-Geothermal)
Energy Storage (Fuel Cells-Advanced Batteries-Hybrid Systems)
Energy Infrastructure (Management-Transmission)
Energy Efficiency (Lighting-Building-Glass-Other)
Transportation (Vehicles-Logistics-Structures-Fuels)
Water & Wastewater (Water Treatment-Water Conservation-Wastewater Treatment)
Air & Environment (Cleanup-Safety-Emissions Control-Monitoring/Compliance)
Materials (Nano-Bio-Chemical-Other)
Manufacturing/Industrial (Advanced Packaging-Monitoring & Control-Smart Production)
Agriculture (Natural Pesticides-Land Management-Aquaculture)
Recycling & Waste (Recycling-Waste Treatment)
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