Cleantech magazine

May 2008

Cover 

The cover of the latest issue of Cleantech magazine, published in May 2008, features a satellite image of the earth.

The theme of this issue is agriculture and the potential for clean technology (for example green chemistry) to provide solutions to the challenge of feeding (and fuelling?) a hungry world.

Agriculture: feeding (and fuelling?) the world

A look at possible technological solutions to the challenge of rising food prices. Includes comment on AIM listed companies such as Plant Impact, Tyrotech and Plant Healthcare - and PLUS market listed Eden Research.

by Anne McIvor

Marine Power

A review of financing for new technologies in the wave and tidal energy space.

by Estelle Lloyd of Venture Business Research 

Where to place your bets in Alternative Energy

A guest feature on investing in UK quoted alternative energy companies.

by Dean Cooper of Ambrian Capital 

Green Van Man

Interview with Jamie Borwick, the founder of electric van manufacturer, Modec

Electric Scooters

Includes a look at electric bike producer Vectrix.

by John Mainwairing 

Reaching Europe's 20:20 by 2020 Targets

Guest commentary by Felicia Jackson of Carbon International 

Quoted company comment includes:

Iberdrola Renovables (by Nigel Hawkins)

Energetix (by Andrew Hore)

Ormat (by John Mainwairing)