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This Research Note explores the building integrated carbon capture business of Soletair Power, a Finnish startup founded in 2016. We examine how their Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology works and highlight their funding, strategic investors, and partnerships before commenting on the competitive landscape. Soletair Power Profile Soletair Power Company Profile, September 2024 Direct air capture […]

In this Research Note, we examine Ameresco’s energy services business based on their Q4 2024 results published on 27th February 2025, presentations, and 10K Report. We highlight their business segments, revenue mix, divestments and acquisitions. Ameresco Profile Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. is a US energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance […]

“IoT deployments in smart commercial buildings continue to gain momentum, driven by regulatory compliance, energy efficiency mandates, and the push for enhanced operational performance,” explains our latest smart building research. “Organizations are investing in IoT hardware to optimize building functions, improve tenant experiences, and lower long-term costs. However, implementation costs remain a critical consideration.” IoT […]

In this Research Note, we examine the smart building startup market in India. This analysis is part of our Startups in Smart Buildings Report, published in January 2025 in which we examined 30 APAC startups gaining traction. We assess the venture capital fundraising market in India, before highlighting 11 startups founded in India in the […]

In this Research Note, we explore JLL Workplace Management business, the reportable business segment providing a facilities management service offering for building occupiers. We focus on its organization within Work Dynamics, financial highlights, and acquisitions, based on their 2024 full-year results, 19th February 2025, and their latest 10K Report. JLL Profile For over 200 years, […]

This presentation discusses our latest research on IoT connectivity in commercial buildings, projecting growth from approximately 2 billion connected devices in 2024 to 4 billion by 2030. Our analysis covers retail, offices, hotels, warehouses, and data centers, examining connectivity types, implementation frameworks, emerging technologies, and security considerations. Commercial Building IoT Technology Stack Our research identifies […]

IoT Sensors form part of the foundation of modern building technology, generating the real data that the IoT depends upon. Therefore, when sensor technology evolves, it creates new potential for the entire smart building ecosystem. Recent advances in semiconductor technology have produced smaller, cheaper, and more powerful sensing components, fueling an increase in stand-alone IoT […]

In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its 2024 financial results reported on 13th February 2025. We highlight the group’s strategic roadmap, its focus on data centers, energy transition products, and acquisitions based on investor presentations, including their Capital Markets Day in September 2024. Legrand Profile Legrand, a French public […]