Perpetuum raises $10m

Southampton University spinout Perpetuum has raised $10m to fund the commercialisation of its vibration energy-harvesting generator. The device generates an electric current from the vibrations produced by machines.
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Surrey NanoSystems wins Polish order

Carbon nanotube specialist Surrey NanoSystems has won an order for one of its sputtering instruments from Poland’s Institute of Electron Technology (ITE).
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Carbon Trust launches organic PV programme

The Carbon Trust has launched a £5m programme aimed at unlocking the potential for organic photovoltaic (PV) technology to deliver solar energy at low cost.
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Flying Dutchmen win Solar Challenge again

This year’s World Solar Challenge race across Australia was won by Dutch team Nuon – the fourth time the team has won the competition.
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