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What the Oil Price Crash Means for Bioplastics

Bioplastics, plastics made from a biological feedstock, could be a renewable and more sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics. Unlike the vast majority of fossil-based plastics, many bioplastics are biodegradable, which could help provide a solution to the dizzying escalation in plastic waste seen across much of the world. And although bioplastics have historically struggled to deliver the same performance as fossil-based plastics, technology is increasingly closing the gap, creating highly functional plastics that do not cost the Earth. "Bioplastics 2020-2025", the recent report by IDTechEx, explores the emerging technologies around bioplastics and forecasts the future of the industry over the next five years.

Abbott Diabetes Care

This is a comprehensive review of the business and technology of Abbott Diabetes Care, assembled from company reports and extensive academic literature review, and supported by additional interview comments over several years. It focuses primarily on the technology behind their market leading FreeStyle™ Libre™ CGM device, which generated over $1.8bn in revenue in 2019.

Revieve

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Revieve VP of Product & Business Development Michel Zampa at CES 2020. The company was founded 4 years ago and have been ready for the market for over 2 years.

Ioniqa

Ioniqa was founded in 2009 as a spin off from the Eindhoven University of Technology.

PlasticEnergy

PlasticEnergy have a technology HQ in London and have two industrial plants in Seville, Spain.

JUST

JUST is a food company that uses plant proteins to produce vegan egg and dairy products. JUST is also developing cultured meat products, making it the only company operating in both the plant-based and cultured meat spaces. At the Good Food Conference 2019, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with JUST's head of global communications Andrew Noyes.

New hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing

A new Hub, led by the University of Sheffield, is combining expertise in electrical machines and manufacturing for the first time, aiming to put the UK at the forefront of an electrification revolution.

East Africa's largest airport solar PV plant for Kenya

Kenya's Moi International Airport, Mombasa will install a ground-mounted 500kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system that will generate 820,000 kWh per year and offset 1,300 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The system will be interconnected to the airport terminal grid, and will prioritise consumption of the solar power over the grid.

Azuri and Unilever partner in Kenya on bring pay-as-you-go solar

Azuri Technologies and Unilever Kenya announced a partnership to bring solar home solutions to millions more off-grid homes across Kenya.

Global program to speed up switch to electric vehicles

A new business campaign designed to fast-track the uptake of electric vehicles and infrastructure has been launched by The Climate Group.

New solar forecasting tool could increase efficiency and reduce cost

A research group at the University of Sheffield has developed a solar forecasting service, helping to increase the efficiency of the electricity system and reduce energy costs.

IDTechEx Show! Sees Substantial Growth

Record growth and positive feedback from attendees at America's largest event on emerging technologies.