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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 […]

This Research Note examines the Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business sector of the Bosch group, focusing on their 2024 annual results, the Home Comfort and Building Technologies divisions and how forthcoming acquisitions and divestments will impact these businesses in 2025.  This article is based on Bosch’s 2024 results announcement, 31st January 2025, 17th March […]

This Research Note examines the recent strategic investment by Patrizia and Mitsui in Singapore-based Kaer.  We highlight the As-a-Service business model and the strategic investments targeting up to USD 350 million in capital deployment which aim to accelerate the transition to low-carbon cooling in Asia. Kaer Profile Established in 1993 in Singapore, Kaer designs, builds, […]

In this Research Note, we examine aedifion, a German AI HVAC optimization startup which has over 400 buildings under management, accounting for more than 4.2 million square metres. aedifion Profile aedifion GmbH is a startup based in Cologne, Germany, offering an AI-enabled platform for energy optimization in non-residential buildings. The firm was established by Dr.-Ing. […]

In this Research Note, we examine the IPO of Energys Group, a UK energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions provider, having completed a Nasdaq listing on 2nd April 2025. We highlight the strategic implications of the listing, positioning it for expansion and increased visibility. Energys Group Profile Energys Group Limited is a holding company headquartered in […]

In this Research Note, we examine Stem’s energy storage and solar business and assess their revised strategic direction towards a software-centric model. This article is based on Stem’s Q4 2024 results, published on 4th March 2025, Q3 2024 results, published on 30th October 2024, and their latest 10K report. Stem Profile Founded in 2009, Stem […]

In this Research Note, we examine CarbonQuest, a US startup that has developed a decarbonization solution that captures CO2 from buildings before it is emitted to the atmosphere. CarbonQuest Profile Founded in 2015, CarbonQuest, (formerly NextWatts, Inc.) is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with a commercialization team in New York City. The startup has developed a […]