Clean technology
Clean technology (cleantech) is a term used to define products and services that improve performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, raw materials, energy consumption and waste.
The cleantech opportunity
The cleantech industry is experiencing rapid global growth, with investment in renewable energy surpassing conventional energy projects for the first time in 2008. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants estimate that the global market for environmental products and services will double from US$1,370 billion (1.37 trillion) in 2008 to US$2,740 billion (2.74 trillion) by 2020.
Cleantech is also the largest area of activity within the economic stimulus packages of the United States, China and Korea. For the G20 countries, US$396 billion in stimulus funding is going towards green investments.
Taking advantage of the global cleantech opportunity
New Zealand is well positioned to take advantage of the global transition towards clean technology. We have abundant resources for renewable energy, smart ideas and the engineering and scientific capability to deliver cost effective cleantech solutions.
New Zealand generates 65 to 70 percent of its electricity through renewable energy sources – mostly hydro, geothermal, wind, and a small amount from biomass. This experience has resulted in a wealth of cleantech innovation and technical expertise.
Some of the country’s strongest offerings are in:
- renewable energy
- energy efficiency
- waste and wastewater management
- nanotechnologies
- transportation
- sustainable agriculture.
There are a number of New Zealand cleantech firms achieving international success such as DesignLine, SKM, Wellington Drive, and Flotech. Market demand for these technologies and services is growing strongly.
How NZTE can help cleantech businesses
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) aims to advance the development and deployment of clean technologies, driving sustainability and delivering revenue from new markets. To achieve this they:
- help build and promote New Zealand’s cleantech capability and presence in targeted international markets. This includes establishing New Zealand’s presence at events and in-market missions, and helping position New Zealand as a regional leader in specific clean technology sectors.
- help local companies build industry capability to prepare them for international cleantech opportunities, collaborations and promotion.
- facilitate foreign and domestic investment to develop and commercialise clean technology.
- assist New Zealand energy companies to invest offshore.
- commission reports to identify the value of New Zealand’s cleantech industry and drivers that will propel New Zealand towards a clean economy vision (the reports will be available on this site soon).
To find out more about NZTE's work in the cleantech industry, contact NZTE's clean technology team (see information below).
Further cleantech information
- Find environmental products and technologies market research reports in the Explore Export Markets section of the NZTE website.
- Check out NZTE Events for information on upcoming events relating to clean technology.
Get further cleantech information online
Get further information on the cleantech industry from the following cleantech organisations that work with NZTE.
- Find information about producing renewable energy from the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre.
- The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority offers cash grants to help businesses adopt energy saving technologies.
- Become a New Zealand Wind Energy Association (NZWEA) member and be part of the forum for New Zealand’s wind energy sector.
- Information about geothermal energy in New Zealand from the New Zealand Geothermal Association.
- Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association-AWATEA.
- Get cost effective, sustainable packaging solutions from the Packaging Council of New Zealand.
Contact
To find out more about NZTE’s work in the clean technology industry please contact:
- This information is provided by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
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