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Sheffield Haworth: Climate Tech 2025: From the Green Hype to Pragmatic Commerciality
Climate tech is shifting from hype to hard reality in 2025. With the green premium fading, investors are backing only solutions that are both scalable and profitable. While funding is tighter and policy uncertainty looms, high-impact areas like AI-powered climate tools and energy storage offer promise—especially in Europe, where new initiatives aim to revive competitiveness. Four leading investors have weighed in on what 2025 might hold for the industry, and they discussed:
- Commercial viability is now a must
- Green premium is no longer enough
- AI, energy storage, and climate adaptation tech are growth areas
- Funding is tighter—expect more failed rounds
- Europe is stepping up with new industrial policies and capital injection
- And more!
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