US Department of Energy creates office to manage $20m commercialisation fund aimed at developing university-led energy technologies.

Sweden-based cleantech firm OrganoClick sets sights on initial public offering on Nasdaq First North.

BP allies with Masdar Institute of Science and Technology on energy accelerator.

Southampton smart thermostat spin-out Joulu picked up by smart energy firm Quby.

Delft University of Technology spin-out Eternal Sun secures $2.5m series A for solar simulator technology.

Toledo solar panel spin-out Xunlight closes its doors as the firm files for bankruptcy.

Wells Fargo is to support US clean technology companies by investing $10m into the sector through its innovation incubator as part of its 2020 Environmental Commitment.

Phystech Ventures and North Energy Ventures invest in the Russian company.

Delft spin-out aQysta develops irrigation pump to be commercially exploited in Asia, Africa and Latin America.