the magazine for all that is Green! in this edition... government’s green intentions. noteworthy Items of green developments in the sector. green company editorials renewable energy articles - including TT zero developments An overview for up-to date information our island & articles on Low Carbon products and leading the developments in the Isle of Man way forward by John Shimmin MHK Minister for Economic Development, Isle of Man in this edition... EDITORIALS ARTICLES TT ZERO DEVELOPMENTS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSfORwARD 1 Cleantech Business News aims to deliver interesting stories and enterprising features, with our first issue covering the Isle of Man’s commitment and developments. 1 It is a magazine born of and for a time when the public’s acceptance of renewable energy technology is growing in the wake cleantech forum of depleting fossil fuels and the quest for more sustainability. We hope you will take inspiration from the subjects and products in this issue. - Both in print and online. from the minister John Shimmin MHK contents isle of man clean tech centre of excellence 10 8 nergy policies across the world featured are evolving in response to 1 11 Some of the articles & green issues rising fossil fuel prices, issues in this edition. over security of energy supply The Isle of Man is able to be at the forefront of Clean Tech development through hydrogen fuel trial 6 and the need to reduce carbon Eemissions to combat climate change. its attraction and support of dynamic, about hydrogen power 8 ISLE OF MAN. green apple awards 10 Nurturing and developing clean tech innovative businesses and entrepreneurs. WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE zero TT 11 HIGHEST LEVELS solutions are a global challenge and With effective business networks, financial OF SERVICE IN AIRCRAFT REGISTRY. in the news 15 • High service levels and quality international reputation the Isle of Man, supported by strong benefits and a world-leading cluster of • High regulatory standards renuable energy discussions 18 • Neutral nationality registration prefix • Secure mortgage register children awarded 21 infrastructure and a business friendly service providers we are well-placed to gov.im/ded cleantech roadshow 24 Government is well placed to offer respond swiftly to the evolving needs of environmental monitoring 29 these solutions and hosts a Clean Tech those businesses and individuals working latest developments 32 centre of excellence with over 100 to make a positive difference through established businesses. ISLE OF MAN.tomorrow’s technology• Strong, solutions. diverse economy • Effective relationship between public and private sectors WHERE YOU TheCAN Island also offers many other important DISCOVER THEfeatures for businesses• World-class in the Clean regulatory Tech environment sector including: an ideal location to 17 NEW STANDARDtrial new technology;• Advanced the protection telecoms and and power infrastructure IN INTERNATIONALmaximisation of• financial World-class benefit professional from services intellectual property; and a thriving precision 29 BUSINESS CENTRESmanufacturing sector• Excellent to assist quality with theof life Cleantech Business News Ltd supply chain. 83 Ducie Street Manchester It is through our continued diversification M4 6DE into sectors such as Clean Tech that we are confident the Isle of Man will continue its Telephone: 0845 680 3841 Department of Economic Development Email Sales/Marketing: [email protected] economicSt George’s growth. 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LGM Photo: David Parsons Associate Director KPMG Courtenay Heading Inward Investment Adviser -Technologies Department of Economic Development Chris Hall Deputy Chairman Manx Telecom John Harper Electricity Commercial Manager Manx Electricity Authority Tim Craine Director of Business Development Department of Economic Development Dr Richard Bujko Strategy & Business Development Manager Manx Electricity Authority Mike Hennessy Chief Executive Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Advertorial on Page 26 Sharon Mitchell iom members Head of Consultancy cleantechDr Ken Milne Phd, MBAforum Intelligence Limited Senior Manager for Energy Policy, he clean tech forum chaired by Department of Economic Development Laurence Skelly [email protected] Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy 01624 687142 MHK political member with Policy in the Department of Economic responsibility for clean tech why Department of Economic Development Development provides an excellent opportunity for discussion between Zuair al Kahzrajie the cleantech Tbusinesses and government on all matters concerning Managing Director Aquacast International the growth and prosperity of the sector. The forum Advertorial on Page 4 forum exists ensures that the strategy for the clean tech sector is aligned in both the private and public sector. Laura Monk Associate Appleby 4 CLEANTECHBUSINESSFORUMMEMBER CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSUKENERGYPOLICY 5 demountable block system for flood defence, land slide stabilization & bank reinforcement using recycled materials summary of the uk national renewable energy policy Aquacast International, in cooperation with, The importance of renewables in the UK Rural Industries, Colas group IOM, Sita IOM The UK needs to radically increase its use of renewable energy, as it has been blessed and the IOM Department of Waste Management Some of its applications DOI, have all collaborated in the successful Fast and urgent Flood defences. with a wealth of energy resources. Until now we have relied on the use of our coal, development of an Aquacast low carbon W Instant structures or demountable buildings. oil and gas supplies to supply our homes, support our businesses, and power our block, and we have extended this manufacturing River, lakes and canal bank reinforcement - transport. As we look forward, we need to ensure that we also make the most of our replacing sheet piling and sand bags. to cover our full range of slabs, curbs and V renewable resources to provide a secure basis for the UK’s future energy needs. blocks. The blocks are now manufactured and Land slide stabilization replacing sheet piling. The depletion of our domestic fossil fuels reserves, UK Committee on Climate Change to review the renewables stored in large quantities by Rural Industries, Instant Structural support replacing underpinning. Landscape gardening, Instant ponds or lakes, combined with projected growth in global energy target and provide advice on increasing the level of Douglas, IOM, and other manufacturers Instant retaining walls. demand, puts our security of energy supply at ambition. We have also committed to make an Annual throughout the UK, please contact Aquacast Fast erecting of Conservatories, Garages, risk. Exploiting our renewable resources will make Energy Statement to the UK Parliament to set strategic for your nearest manufacturer. Sheds and Barns. a strong contribution to our energy needs and energy policy and guide investment in all forms of energy Sea defence. allow us to be less reliant on others. Our drive to including renewables. At the European level we are pushing Each W Block comprises 10% of refined Traffic partition walls with reflecting cat eyes. increase the proportion of energy we obtain from for greater leadership in tackling international climate incinerator bottom ash, mixed with 90 % concrete renewable sources will not only increase the security change by supporting an increase in the European Union aggregate and steel reinforcement to produce By using our blocks and construction process, of energy supplies in the UK, it will also provide emission reduction target to 30% by 2020. a robust cast which meets all BS specifications you not only help carbon reduction, but are also supporting recycling, which in turn helps opportunities for investment in new industries and required for building regulations. support your local economy. Our system has new technologies. The UK Government believes that climate change is one being described in an ABI publication, to be both of the gravest threats we face, and that urgent action at Our block designs, construction methods and “ingenious and versatile”. The UK Government will help business develop home and abroad is required. We need to use a wide range the material mix are all unique to Aquacast. Our construction method has distinct advantages over in this area to put the UK at the forefront of new of levers to decarbonise the economy. The development of other systems, as we are the only precast-system Sales and Technical Enquiries. renewable technologies and skills. renewable energy sources, alongside nuclear power and that offers an instant piling option. This not only Zuair Al Kahzrajie The Way Forward: This National Renewable Energy the development of carbon capture and storage, will also ensures a greater stability when constructed, Action Plan provides details on a set of measures enable the UK to play its full part in international efforts to but also means the excavation of a foundation that would enable the