EMphasis3 Case Study: Carbon Cut UK

Carbon Cut has developed a proprietary Retrofit cavity wall tray for cavity wall insulation solutions that is cheaper, quicker to install, more durable, and causes less disruption than alternative approaches. Carbon Cut’s technology consists of a horizontal cavity tray/closer and unique insertion system which sections a continuous cavity; supports insulation material, and addresses rain penetration by collecting water and removing it from the building.


EMphasis3 Case Study: Bow Tie Construction

Bow Tie Construction are specialists when it comes to sustainable home refurbishments, extensions, renovations, loft conversions and much more. They focus on meeting – and exceeding – high quality specifications, but they can also advise on more affordable projects such as delivering everyday energy saving measures – all delivered with a genuine focus on meeting deadlines.

Business Support Case Study: Business Edge

Business Edge work on disruptive technology that removes the need for oil to be used in air conditioning compressors. Initial tests on a small compressor showed impressive energy savings of up to 40%.

The company began working with our Clean Growth UK South West Hub at the University of Portsmouth after a referral from the Solent Growth Hub.

Business Support Case Study: SmartLouvre

SmartLouvre Technology Ltd has been delivering architectural and buildings solutions for over 80 years. Smartlouvre Technology are the exclusive manufacturers of MicroLouvre™ here in the UK - the worlds thinnest & lightest metal louvre fabrics, with angular selective technology. With ISO: 9001, 2015 certification for quality management, Smartlouvre are committed to delivering the highest product quality and outstanding standards of service.

Business Support Case Study: powerQuad

powerQuad is an automated system designed to reduce your energy bills by storing low cost energy from the grid and/or renewable energy sources enabling you to use your energy how and when you want. The smart energy storage device has the ability to store local wind and solar energy and economy 7, during lower cheaper periods of demand for release during expensive peak periods, creating a cheaper and more sustainable environment. It is controlled by an easy to use App, which lets you see your energy usage in detail.

EMphasis3 Case Study: KCC

KCC produces riji® - the ideal replacement for the ready meal and food-to-go markets. For the last ten years, KCC have been developing riji® and have been told by many retailers and food producers it is what they are looking for to replace CPet plastic ready meal trays.

EMphasis3 Case Study: Absolar

Absolar provides intelligent carbon reduction planning and solar feasibility analysis for local authorities and businesses. Founded in 2020 by Dr Phil Wu and Nic Cory, Absolar is a University of Southampton spin out with a mission to address the challenges presented by the climate crisis. We referred Absolar to our European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support project EMphasis3 CO2 Reductions which is led by the University of Portsmouth and supported by us, Greentech South, and the University of Winchester.

EMphasis3 Case Study: Airhead

Airhead was created by three entrepreneurs, who set out to develop a game-changing pollution mask like no other. Following a highly successful kickstarter campaign, Airhead became members of Greentech South and joined the EMphasis3 Project in January 2020. With support from the project team at EMphasis3, Airhead were successfully awarded a £25,000 innovation grant from the EMphasis3 project to help bring their anti-pollution mask to market.

EMphasis3 Case Study: ScrubsUp

ScrubsUp produces reusable cases and solid shower bars to make your life more convenient and greener by helping you move from liquid to solid shower products - eliminating single-use plastic. After an initial meeting, it became clear to the Greentech South team that the EMphasis3 Project grant funding would be a good fit for ScrubsUp.