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This Research Note examines Carnot Innovations, a Hong Kong-based smart buildings startup. We explore their AI-powered energy optimization solutions, deployments, funding, and partnerships. Carnot Innovations Profile Founded in 2018, Carnot Innovations has developed a proprietary AI Optimization and Analytics solution to control buildings in real-time, aiming to improve the operational and resource efficiency of buildings […]

This Research Note takes an in-depth look at METRON, a French energy optimization startup offering an energy performance and carbon emissions reduction platform for multi-site industrial and commercial enterprises.  We examine the company profile, external funding, regional presence, acquisitions, and partnerships, and conclude the analysis with our own view. METRON Profile Founded in 2013, by […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind the announcement of the €6.7B acquisition of German submetering firm, Techem by Partners Group and a consortium of minority investors. We highlight the transaction details, ownership history, and strategic rationale, as well as reviewing Techem’s financials and device and services portfolio. Transaction Details Partners Group, GIC, TPG Rise Climate, […]

This Research Note highlights Albireo Energy, the largest independent building control systems integration and energy services company in the U.S.   We examine their 2024 financial highlights, deployments, and sustainability solutions portfolio, based on their 2024 Responsibility Report and Memoori analysis. This article updates our 2023 Research Note on the company. Albireo Energy Profile Founded in […]

In this Research Note, we examine Azbil, a Japanese public company with a leading position in the domestic building automation market.  The financial highlights and FY2025 outlook for the Building Automation business are based on their FY2024 annual results, year ending 31st March 2025, investor presentation, 13th May 2025, Annual Reports, and Memoori analysis. See […]

This Research Note examines Energisme, the French energy performance software firm listed on the Euronext Growth market since July 2020. We highlight their 2024 financial results and 2025 outlook, based on their 23rd April and 26th February press releases and 2024 Annual Report. This article updates our previous Research Note in May 2023. Energisme Profile […]

The UK Carbon Capture Gamble: Is It Worth £22 Billion? In this eye-opening podcast episode, we dive deep with Nick Hunn into the UK’s massive bet on carbon capture technology! Is the UK government putting all its eggs in one unproven basket? What you’ll discover: Nick brings decades of industry insight to the conversation, comparing […]

In this Research Note, we examine learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company operating in the UK and Ireland as a BMS integrator and energy management service provider. We focus on their 2024 financial results, announced on 30th April 2025, 2024 Annual Report, and Annual Results Presentation. This article updates our previous coverage of learnd’s buy-and-build […]