The UK just got more power from renewables (40%) than fossil fuels (39%) for the first time since the UK’s first public electricity generating station opened in 1882, analysis by Carbon Brief shows

Solar Power is gaining momentum in the USA. 30% of new power that was added to the U.S. grid in 2018 was from solar. Hot Springs Arkansas, also recently became the 7th U.S. city that will be 100 % powerd by solar. cnbc.com/2019/09/21/the… newsweek.com/hot-springs-ar…

New York City’s “Green New Deal” was passed in April 2019. To read about the policies and implications of the deal visit our insights page: cleantechhubs.com/insights

Amsterdam→Sydney: The longest ever electric car journey was completed in April 2019. For widespread adoption of EVs, charging infrastructure is necessary, an area to which Cleantech Hubs participant Unimi Solutions is dedicated. Read more about them at cleantechhubs.com

Given Sweden’s strong expertise in renewable energy innovation, sustainable technologies and green transport, the Cleantech Hubs programme was established in 2017 to spread knowledge and innovations internationally. Read more about the programme at cleantechhubs.com

To read about renewable energy standards, renewable energy certificates and power purchase agreements in the US, visit out Insights page at cleantechhubs.com/insights

Sweden is a recognized leader in renewable power with more than half of Swedens energy coming from renewable sources. In fact, French investment giant Ardian recently pledged to invest close to 3 BUSD in Swedish renewable power projects di.se/nyheter/offens…

Curious about how biomass power generation is developing in China? 🌿 Then make sure to read our newly published insight which covers major stakeholders, governmental policies and the opportunities and challenges that exist in the sector: cleantechhubs.se/wp-content/upl…

Invest Stockholm Invest Stockholm has curated a list of the hottest cleantech companies in the Stockholm region: investstockholm.com/investment-hot… Congratulations to Cleantech Hubs participants Chromafora, ChromoGenics, Climeon, Exeger, Greater Than AB & Ngenic for making the list!

(1/3) Circular City is seeking startups globally that are building frontier technologies and developing novel products that address urban challenges in transitioning to a circular economy and improving energy efficiency in buildings newlab.com/circularcity/

(2/3) Selected participants will have the opportunity to partner with @NewLab and NYCEDC to pilot their product or technology at a pilot site in New York City and engage with program partners, domain experts and research institutions newlab.com/circularcity/

(3/3) Interested startups are encouraged to submit applications by February 14, 2020 to be considered. For questions related to the application or selection process, email [email protected]. More information and application avalaible in the link newlab.com/circularcity/

“This appears to be the year of decentralised energy” - Dr Alan Whitehead MP Exciting to be at ADE’s Winter Reception at Westminster! This will surely be the year of sustainable heat in the UK and we are energised by the great people & efforts being put in making this happen!

UK Gov will ban petrol and diesel vehicles 5 years earlier than previously planned - now we just need to get ready to actually being able to implement the infrastructure necessary to support the EV revolution! —> amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.thegua… #ElectricVehicles #electrification

The UK target of ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 has been brought forward to 2035 by the new British government. The aim is to have less conventional cars on the road by 2050, the year of the net-zero target: electrive.com/2020/02/04/uk-… #electricvehicle #netzero

The use of biofuels in Sweden has increased significantly in recent years by introducing various incentives like a CO2 tax, green electricity certificates, tax exemption for biofuels and investment support. Read more about Swedish cleantech: cleantechhubs.com #biofuels

Damp in buildings is an issue that Sweden and the UK have in common. It is easy to misdiagnose and can often lead to costly and unneccessary renovations, a problem which Cleantech Hubs participant InviSense (InviSense AB) is dedicated to solve. Read more: cleantechhubs.com

Cleantech investments in the U.S. are changing, with non-traditional funding from strategic and philanthropic investors and corporations on the rise Read the full report here: cleantechhubs.se/wp-content/upl… Or visit cleantechhubs.com for more cleantech insights

Electric vehicle uptake in the UK has been rapidly increasing in recent years, urgently creating a need for more extensive charging infrastructure. Read our recently published insight about electric vehicle and charging infrastructure in the UK here: cleantechhubs.se/insights/

Join our friends at Nordic Innovation House - Silicon Valley and Nathan Gold for a webinar on how to captivate your virtual audience! Thu, June 4, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST nordicinnovationhouse.com/bifrosttalks/b…