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Supercritical Solutions Ltd, a pioneer in green hydrogen production technology, has successfully concluded a £14 million ($17.4 million) Series A investment round, co-led by Shell Ventures and Toyota Ventures. This substantial funding aims to accelerate the commercialisation of Supercritical's patented high-pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyser technology, which operates at 42 kWh/kgH₂ and delivers hydrogen at pressures exceeding 200 bar. The investment underscores the strategic importance of advancing green hydrogen solutions to decarbonise the chemicals and fuels industries.

Invinity Energy Systems has announced the commercial release of ENDURIUM™, a next-generation modular vanadium flow battery. ENDURIUM creates a design optimised for long-duration, high-throughput energy storage projects. Achieving up to double the energy density of the previous product, ENDURIUM scales from 10 MWh to 1 GWh with charge/discharge durations between 4 and 18 hours. ENDURIUM offers exceptional energy throughput and low levelised cost of storage over 25 years. It addresses challenges in energy storage, including high throughput applications, large wholesale and grid assets, and solar pairing at industrial sites. ENDURIUM also features superior fire safety credentials and sustainability. Invinity received an investment from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) in 2024.

Econic Technologies, a leader in renewable carbon solutions, has closed an equity fundraising round led by Taranis Carbon Ventures, with follow-on investments from Capricorn Partners, CM Venture Capital, ING Sustainable Investments, and GC Ventures. This funding will accelerate the commercialisation of Econic's CO₂ surfactant technology and enhance delivery in the polyols market. Econic's patented process replaces fossil-based feedstocks with renewable carbon, benefiting industries such as furniture, automotive, and textiles. The technology reduces carbon footprint and costs while improving product performance and circularity. The investment highlights the strategic importance of renewable carbon in addressing climate change.

Exergy3, an Edinburgh-based clean-tech startup, has secured £1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage technology. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on decarbonising high-temperature industrial processes by converting renewable electricity into thermal energy, stored at up to 1,300°C. This solution provides cost-effective, sustainable heat for industries, supporting global net-zero targets. The funding round, backed by prominent investors, reflects confidence in Exergy3’s potential to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive industrial decarbonisation.

Hydrologiq is accelerating the shift from diesel generators to hydrogen-powered off-grid electricity. As part of this effort, they are deploying a hydrogen-powered generator to GRAHAM, which will power a site next to the M2 highway in Kent. The demonstration covers the entire hydrogen generator deployment process—from planning to operation and monitoring—while integrating the full hydrogen supply chain. The insights gained from this project aim to provide significant benefits to the construction industry, aiding in its push towards faster decarbonisation. 

Swindon-based CCm Technologies has secured £8 million in funding from investors, including Adjuvo and Frontier Agriculture, as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in agricultural practices. CCm Technologies has now raised a total of £18 million from investors as part of its mission to decarbonise agricultural processes. Founded in 2011, CCm has developed a new generation of sustainable ultra-low carbon fertilisers and has patented its technology in more than 60 countries. 

 Cheesecake Energy, a University of Nottingham spinout, has developed a technology that stores electricity as compressed air and heat. This system stores surplus energy generated by solar power during the day, allowing the site to use renewable energy during non-solar hours. This innovation helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and the grid while enhancing energy resilience and improving access to green energy. The company has been selected by the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator to benefit from its four-week programme featuring workshops, mentorship, access to a network of entrepreneurs in the sustainability sector, and the opportunity to pitch their technology for a trial in Amazon’s European Operations, earning them up to £2m.  

A consortium led by HAMR Energy and Supercritical Solutions has embarked on a AUD 1.5 million (£800,000) project to produce renewable methanol costs through ultra-efficient, high-pressure green hydrogen production. The project aims to commercialise these technologies by 2030, targeting a global methanol market worth an estimated £190 billion. The first phase involves a feasibility study to integrate high-pressure hydrogen from Supercritical’s electrolysers into HAMR’s methanol plant design, including testing of advanced catalysts and lifecycle analysis.