Issue 06

Published April 2025

AI’S DUAL ROLE IN THE GREEN TRANSITION

Artificial inteligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool but also a growing challenge in the global green transition.

SMART GRIDS

Smart grids have emerged as a pivotal component in achieving a sustainable and efficient energy future.

GEOENGINEERING RESEARCH

UK embarks on ambitious geoengineering research to combat climate change.

THE RISE OF GREEN NANOTECHNOLOGY

Green nanotechnology is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the quest for sustainability by integrating the principles of green chemistry and engineering with nanoscience.

Issue 05

Published February 2025

BEYOND THE HYPE
Critical perspectives on green technology, addressing its limitations, unintended consequences, and the need for a more holistic approach.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NIC INCREASE

In April 2025, employers will face a 1.2% hike in National Insurance Contributions, bringing the rate to 15% on earnings above £5,000.

ACCESS TO FINANCE

Accessing the right financial solutions can play a pivotal role in driving growth and ensuring stability.

CESPA

UK manufacturing’s ability to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has been given a welcome boost.

Green Wrap

Published December 2024

Through 100 impactful snippets, this special edition of Green Machine explores the UK’s leadership, challenges, and progress toward sustainability, offering a concise guide to the future of green industry.

100 BITESIZE SNIPPETS

Recapping a year in green technology
through policy and regulations,
innovation, market trends and pioneers,
challenges, critiques, and future forecasts.

Issue 04

Published November 2024

COP29 ISSUE

Three key reactions to COP29, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan: Boost for UK Clean Energy Growth as PM Arrives at COP29, Green Digital Action & Investment Takes Centre Stage at COP29 Ministerial to Triple Renewables.

AUTUMN BUDGET TAX BREAKDOWN

Everything you need to know after Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget announcements from MPA tax experts, Jessica Cowling & Richard Lupson-Darnell.

IMPLICATIONS OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ELECTION ON CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES

President Trump’s re-election poses challenges for U.S. clean energy, sparking debates over policy shifts, investment uncertainty, and global climate leadership.

Issue 03

Published September 2024

NOW OR NEVER

If the UK continues to outsource its green technology production overseas, it risks squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

BEATING FOUNDER BURNOUT

What is burnout, actually – and how do you, as a business founder know when you’re teetering on the edge of it?

OVERTAKING FOSSIL FUELS

Renewable energy is poised to become the world’s leading power source next year.

NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Many governments around the world are turning to nature-based solutions (NBS) to mitigate the impacts of global warming.

Issue 02

Published July 2024

NURTURING THE PRECIOUS SEEDS OF GREEN TECH

Al Baird of Wanted Studio asks, “Why aren’t we seeing more Green Tech scale-ups?”

Q&A: THE IMPORTANCE OF CASHFLOW

EFM Associate Edward Leek on managing and optimising cashflow.

KINETIC POWER MACHINES

Kinetic Power Machines (KPM) create a range of problem-solving solutions across several project categories such as clean energy and electric vehicle technology

CARBON CAPTURE COMMITMENT ONE YEAR ON

What evidence is there that the newly elected Labour government will continue to support the 2023 Spring Budget CCS pledge?

Issue 01

Published May 2024

BRIDGING THE VALLEY OF DEATH

The best of manufacturing, business and academia have come together to bridge the £bn+ commercial valley of death in the UK.

BACK TO STRATEGY AND THE PRE-REQUISITE OF MARKET ORIENTATION

Many startups fall into similar pitfalls when it comes to marketing strategy – often not applying enough attention to the pre-requisite of market research and product-market fit.

IMPACT-DRIVEN INVESTMENT

The traditional paradigms of investment are undergoing a profound transformation.

HURDLES & CHALLENGES FAQ

Some of the main challenges faced by GreenTech startups during scale-up.