Cleantech

Nine investments to join new Scottish Equity Partners' portfolio with another five to follow

Despite plummeting confidence in the UK's green policy framework, optimism is returning to the sector

Drinks giant signs "multi-million dollar" agreement with biotech companies Virent, Gevo and Avantium to advance sustainable packaging

Billionaire tells Chinese audience his company TerraPower is looking to develop a reactor that runs on depleted uranium

Biofuels could meet half the world's jet fuel needs, entrepreneur says at launch of new industry sustainability rankings

Third quarter figures from Bloomberg New Energy Finance show 16 per cent year-on-year increase in green investment

Ernst & Young survey finds optimism returning amongst green firms, but calls continue for more government action

New fuel promises half the lifecycle emissions of standard jet fuel and could be used in international flights by 2014

Billionaire warns of “mother of all recessions” unless investment in renewable energy increases