Mantle8 Secures $2.2M EU Just Transition Fund Grant For Natural Hydrogen Tech
Mantle8 receives €2.06 million ($2.2 million) from the EU’s Just Transition Fund to advance natural hydrogen exploration technologies through 2028. The grant supports a €4.84 million ($5.2 million) R&D program aimed at raising the Technology Readiness Level of four proprietary systems used to detect and model subsurface hydrogen. The project strengthens Grenoble’s role as a […]
UK Launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard To Define Credible Climate Claims Across Property Sector
The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard introduces a unified framework to verify operational and embodied emissions across the building lifecycle. Developed with input from 350+ industry experts and tested across more than 200 projects, the standard aims to reduce greenwashing in net zero building claims. Certification verification will begin in Q2 2026, positioning the […]
EU Chief Calls Europe’s Nuclear Phase-Down A Strategic Mistake
European Commission proposes €200 million ($217 million) guarantee for private investment in innovative nuclear technologies funded through the EU carbon market Nuclear power’s share of EU electricity has fallen from about one-third in 1990 to roughly 15% today, increasing reliance on imported fossil fuels Debate intensifies across Europe as governments balance energy security, industrial competitiveness, […]
German Start-Up Polarise Targets 30 MW AI Data Centre Expansion
German start-up Polarise plans a 30 MW AI data centre in Bavaria, potentially expanding to 120 MW, as Europe pushes for greater technological sovereignty. Initial development costs are expected in the triple digit million euro range, excluding chips and computing hardware. The facility will run on wind and solar power supported by battery storage, reflecting […]
Bridges Expands Climate Investing Platform With HSBC Climate Technology Team
Bridges Fund Management adds a specialist climate technology investment team from HSBC Asset Management, strengthening its private equity platform focused on energy and industrial transition. The newly formed Bridges Climate Transition Partners will continue managing the existing Climate Growth Partners fund, which has already completed 11 investments. HSBC Asset Management will remain a limited partner […]
