A University of Bath spinout says ordinary dirt — and the trillions of bacteria living in it — could become a quiet, round-the-clock power source for homes and farms alike. There is a strange kind of alchemy happening under a patch of grass in Somerset. No sunlight, no wind, no moving parts — just soil, … Read more
India’s climate-tech and circular economy sector continues to attract investor interest as Recykal, a leading digital waste management platform, has raised ₹166 crore (approximately $18 million) in a Series D funding round led by Ajay Parekh, Vice Chairman of Pidilite Industries. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including 360 ONE, Strat Venture … Read more
Singapore-based climate venture builder and investment firm 100×100 has announced the launch of its second investment vehicle, Fund II, with a target corpus of US$100 million. The new fund will focus on creating and scaling 50 climate technology startups aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing emissions and sustainability challenges. The initiative reflects … Read more
Every time a factory in India flips on a diesel generator, it pays between ₹25 and ₹35 per unit of electricity. Grid power, by comparison, costs ₹6 to ₹9 per unit. Stored solar energy even less. That gap — between what India’s commercial and industrial sector pays for backup power and what it should pay … Read more
