Brightsmith

Last week, a group of our UK team headed out for our latest Achievers’ Lunch, a chance to step away from the screen, enjoy great food, and recognise the brilliant people driving Brightsmith forward. ⚡ Achievers’ Lunch is our way of recognising the team members who’ve had a standout quarter, delivering brilliant work, showing real commitment, and setting the pace for what’s possible. A huge well done to everyone who attended! Jake Salem, Stuart Thomson, Alexandra Plowman, Hetty Lowther, Emma Bright, Eleanor Walsh. We’re proud of what you’ve achieved, and even more excited for what’s next. 💥 #lifeatbrightsmith #liveyourpurpose #workwithus

🚨 Big energy. Big capital. Big questions. In just a couple of days, Season 9 of Conversations in Cleantech kicks off with a guest who’s helped shape the climate infrastructure market as we know it. David Giordano, former Global Head of Climate Infrastructure at BlackRock, has raised $12B+, backed category-defining assets, and seen this sector evolve from fringe to front page. In our inaugural episode, our hosts Jenny Gladman and Chloe England sit down with David to explore why the transition is still underfunded, how policy decisions ripple into real-world impact, and what still holds climate capital back, even as momentum builds. 🎧 The full conversation drops soon, but here’s a taste of what’s to come. #ConversationsInCleantech #CleanEnergy #ClimateCapital #EnergyTransition #FinancingTheFuture #Brightsmith

Why are we dedicating a whole season of the podcast to investment? Because, between 2015 and 2025, global fossil fuel investment dropped by approximately 20%. And clean energy investment surged and is set to reach $2.15 trillion! Unfortunately, the delta is still huge! The tide is turning - but is it turning fast enough? The answer is fairly clear, and it's a no! We're going behind the scenes to talk to the decision makers who are working tirelessly to move the needle! In Season 9 of Conversations in Cleantech, we’re unpacking the numbers behind the narratives. Where is the money going? What’s still holding it back? And how do we fund the future at the scale this moment demands? 🎙️ New season launching soon - wherever you get your podcasts. #FinancingTheFuture #EnergyTransition #ConversationsInCleantech #ClimateCapital #Brightsmith

🎙️ What started as a passion project has sparked funding rounds, board appointments, and friendships across continents. As we get ready to launch Season 9 of Conversations in Cleantech, Jenny Gladman reflects on how far we’ve come - and why this season might just be the biggest yet. 🎧 Season 9 is just around the corner. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. We’re planning our biggest season yet – so tell us, what do YOU want to hear more of? Big ideas, real talk, behind-the-scenes stories? Let us know👇 #ConversationsInCleantech  #Brightsmith #ClimateLeadership #EnergyTransition #CleanTechVoices

🌱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🌱 From cross-border gigawatts to community-scale solar, this week’s investments show growing confidence in clean energy infrastructure across every level of the value chain: 🔆 Sonnedix has secured $2.35 billion in financing to supercharge its European expansion. The independent power producer is building on its long-term pipeline across solar, wind, and storage in key markets including Italy, Spain, and the UK. 🏘️ Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC landed a $275 million investment from Greenprint Capital Management to accelerate its community solar portfolio—bringing clean power to households and businesses that need local, accessible solutions. 🚛 Nevoya raised $9.3 million to transform American trucking. Its smart load control and battery integration platform aims to eliminate diesel generator use in transport refrigeration, creating a cleaner cold chain. ⚡ Exus Renewables North America secured over $300 million for its Zia Solar and Keystone Wind projects, bolstering the U.S. grid with a hybrid approach to utility-scale renewables. 🌞 Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, closed $260 million in project financing for its Madison Solar project in Kentucky, continuing the buildout of one of the state’s largest solar facilities. From rural solar to AI-powered freight decarbonisation, capital continues to fuel bold solutions for a resilient, low-carbon future. #InvestmentInsights #EnergyTransition #CleanTech

🎙️ Meet the Voices Behind Season 9 of Conversations in Cleantech. From investment flows to infrastructure bottlenecks, this season we’re diving into what it really takes to fund the transition to a more sustainable world. And guiding us through it? A brilliant lineup from the Brightsmith team: ✨ Jenny Gladman  ✨ Hetty Lowther  ✨ Chloe England  ✨ Plus… one more host we’ll be revealing soon 👀 Each brings a different perspective - from talent and systems to innovation and capital. Together, they’ll be speaking with the trailblazers moving money, technology and ideas toward a cleaner, more resilient future. 📅 First episode drops soon - stay tuned! #ConversationsInCleantech #CleantechVoices #CleanEnergy #Brightsmith

We're so excited to be participating in the St. Jude Walk/Run 5K in Austin later in the year 💚 If you are able to donate, we would appreciate your support for this meaningful cause!

🌱𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵🌱 Momentum continues across clean energy, with new capital, partnerships, and technologies pushing the sector forward. Here are five stories that caught our attention this week: ☀️ Cero Generation has secured £200 million in project finance for its UK solar-plus-storage pipeline — a major step in accelerating hybrid renewables at scale across the country. 🛢️ Amogy has increased its latest funding round to $80 million, supporting global expansion and the commercialisation of its ammonia-to-power technology. ♻️ Gevo, Inc. has secured $40 million in tax-exempt bonds to refinance and expand its RNG operations, unlocking $30 million in liquidity to accelerate its manure-to-RNG projects. 🇩🇪 Fluence has been selected by VERBUND to deliver two grid-scale battery storage systems in Germany — marking another step forward for flexible power solutions across Europe. 🚢 Provaris Energy is approaching a major commercial milestone, with its proprietary hydrogen storage technology positioned to play a pivotal role in global hydrogen transport. The shift is happening on every front, infrastructure, investment, and innovation. Which of these do you think will have the biggest long-term impact? #cleantech #energytransition #renewableenergy #ThisWeekInCleantech

🚀 Meet the duo driving future mobility forward across the US. Joseph Riley and Josh Holberry aren’t just recruiters - they’re trusted advisors to some of the most forward-thinking companies in EV, charging, and sustainable transportation. If you're building in clean energy or mobility, these are the people you want in your corner. #liveyourpurpose #lifeatbrightsmith #workwithus

🌍 What if the cleanest ideas come from outside the industry? Innovation doesn’t just belong to engineers. In this video, voices from across Season 8 of Conversations in Cleantech explore how fresh perspectives, collective momentum, and shared responsibility are shaping the future of the sector. 💬 Featuring Elizabeth Muller (Deep Fission), Maria Molina (Moeve), Elizabeth Gilligan (Material Evolution), and Alice Vallienne (Topsoe) - with our hosts Eleanor Walsh, Lola Hart Ruiz-Capillas & Hetty Lowther. From cross-sector collaboration to climate ambition, one thing is clear: this transition takes all of us. 🎧 Missed Season 8? Now’s the time to dive in - https://bit.ly/3D54ZM5 💰 And keep your ears open - Season 9 is coming soon, and we’re talking Financing Transition Infrastructure. #ConversationsInCleantech #CleanTechVoices #ClimateCollaboration #FutureOfEnergy #EnergyTransition