HONG KONG, CHINA, 13 October 2010 – d.light design today announced its inclusion, for the second consecutive year, in the prestigious Global Cleantech 100, which recognizes the most promising commercial clean technology enterprises on the planet. A panel of internationally renowned experts selected the winners, which are considered the companies most likely to make the most significant market impact over the next 5-10 years.
“d.light is honored to once again receive this esteemed recognition from the world’s clean tech leaders,” said d.light CEO Sam Goldman. “From the beginning, our vision has been to bring the best of modern clean technology to the developing world, and this recognition affirms our commitment to that vision.”
“The second Global Cleantech 100 shines a spotlight on which companies and which technology areas the global innovation community is currently most excited about, from a commercial standpoint,” said Richard Youngman, MD, Europe & VP, Global Research at Cleantech Group.
The list is produced as part of the Global Cleantech 100 program, run in collaboration with the Guardian News and Media and sponsored by Autodesk. The Cleantech Group relies on its own data and research, and combines it with the weighted qualitative judgments of both hundreds of cleantech industry insiders, and the viewpoints of a 60-strong, international expert panel, to make its final selections. To qualify for the list, companies must be independent, for-profit, cleantech companies that are not listed on any major stock exchange.
The full list of Global Cleantech 100 firms is available online, on the websites of the Cleantech Group and the Guardian. The Global Cleantech 100 is featured in the Guardian and in Cleantech Forums in the US and UK.
About d.light
d.light is an international consumer products company serving people without access to reliable electricity. Our mission is to enable households without reliable electricity to attain the same quality of life as those with electricity. We will begin by replacing every kerosene lantern with clean, safe and bright light. By 2020, we aim to have improved the lives of 100 million individuals. d.light is financed by leading social enterprise funds Omidyar Network, Acumen Fund and Gray Matters Capital; with investment from prestigious venture capital firms including Nexus India Capital, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Garage Technology Ventures, the Mahindra Group. Learn more.
About the Cleantech Group, LLC
Cleantech Group, the leading global research and advisory firm focused on cleantech innovation, pioneered the clean technology category in 2002. Today, it helps its clients make critical business decisions by providing the latest market intelligence through subscription-based research, custom advisory services, and global networking events. The company’s growing international client base includes global corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, governments, and service providers. The company also produces the premier Cleantech Forum® and Focus™ events worldwide, including upcoming events in Paris, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Learn more.
