The Clean-Tech industry encompasses a broad range of products and services, from alternative energy generation to wastewater treatment to more resource-efficient industrial processes. Although some of these industries are very different, all share a common thread: they use new, innovative technology to create products and services that compete favorably on price and performance while reducing humankind's impact on the environment. To be considered 'cleantech,' products and services must:
· Optimize use of natural resources, offering a cleaner or less wasteful alternative to traditional products and services; · Have their genesis in an innovative or novel technology or application; · Add economic value compared to traditional alternatives.
Research Targeted Key Clean-Tech Segments and Technology Areas
Segment
Key Technology Areas
Agriculture
Bio-based materials; farm efficiency technologies; micro-irrigation systems; bioremediation;non-toxic cleaners and natural pesticides. Does not include organic, health food, or natural health products.
Air & Environment
Air purification products and air filtration systems, energy efficient HVAC; universal gas detectors; multi-pollutant controls; fuel additives to increase efficiency and reduce toxic emissions.
Materials
Biodegradable materials derived from seed proteins; micro-fluidics technology for conducting biochemical reactions; nano materials; composite materials; thermal regulating fibers and fabrics; nano-technology components for electronics, sensor applications and energy storage; environmentally-friendly solvents; electrochromic glass; thermoelectric materials.
Energy
Energy Generation Distributed and renewable energy generation and conversion, including wind, solar/photovoltaics, hydro/marine, biofuels, fuel cells, gasification technologies for biomass, and flywheel power systems.
Energy Infrastructure Wireless networks to utilities for advanced metering, power quality monitoring and outage management; integrated electronic systems for the management of distributed power; demand response and energy management software.
Energy Storage Batteries e.g. thin film and rechargeable; power quality regulation; flywheels; electro-textiles
Energy Efficiency Energy management systems; systems that improve output of power generating plants; intelligent metering; solid state micro-refrigeration; control technology for HVAC systems; automated energy conservation networks.
Recycling & Waste
Recycling technologies; waste treatment; internet marketplace for materials; hazardous waste remediation; bio-mimetic technology for advanced metals separation and extraction.
Manufacturing / Industrial
Advanced packaging; natural chemistry; sensors; smart construction materials; business process and data flow mapping tools; precision manufacturing instruments& fault detectors; chemical management services.
Transportation
Hybrid vehicle technology; lighter materials for cars; smart logistics software; carsharing; temperature pressure sensors to improve transportation fuel efficiency; telecommuting.
Water & Wastewater
Water recycling and ultra-filtration systems (e.g. UV membrane & ion exchange systems); sensors and automation systems; water utility sub-metering technology desalination equipment.
Executive Summary
> Already, the market for cleaner fuels and more efficient devices to improve generation, delivery, and performance now accounts for between 20 percent and 25 percent of all global energy investment. While the cleantech catchword was created only about five years ago, the sector it describes already generates approximately $200 billion a year. The cleantech market is the third largest venture-capital investment category, behind only biotech and software. Not surprisingly, some of cleantech's biggest proponents are the same entrepreneurs behind earlier venture-funded breakthroughs in computing, telecommunications, and the Internet.
> The current global market for cleantech products and services is about $284 billion, growing to over $1.3 trillion in 2017. Of this amount more than one-third ($467 billion) is attributable to renewable energy sources, such as biofuels, solar, tidal, and wind power. Together these segments are expected to grow from a current value of $104 billion to approximately $467 billion in 2017.
> From a growth standpoint, the outlook through 2017 is strong for clean technologies, and is expected to grow at about 16.7% over the next decade.
> Since 2001, clean technology's global share of overall venture capital investments has more than doubled. For example, in the United States, clean technology's share of investment increased from 1.4% in 2001 to 5.4% in the first six months of 2007. Similarly, clean technology in Europe has enjoyed robust growth rates, and its share of investment there has increased from 1.6% in 2001 to 4.4% in first half of 2007.
> Universities, national laboratories, and the commercial sector (both national and international businesses) continue to increase investment in clean technologies for air pollution control, vehicle power, industrial and residential power, environmental remediation, and many other applications.
> Governments around the globe have identified cleantech as both a key economic driver in the next century and as a social and moral responsibility. The Kyoto Protocol and similar international agreements are driving governments to enact far-reaching legislation to support and expand the use of green and clean technologies, from automotive engines to electricity production and air pollution. The European Union tends to lead the world in terms of regulatory oversight in this area, but the United States and Japan are also very active. As a rapidly emerging economy, China has a particular need to engage cleantech, but is lagging in terms of governmental oversight, basic R&D and commercial development.
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