The Global Cleantech 100 is the first ever list highlighting the most promising private clean technology companies around the world. Supported by the Carbon Trust, the Global Cleantech 100 recognises companies at the forefront of cleantech innovation offering solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

The final list represents the collective opinion of hundreds of leading experts from cleantech innovation and venture capital companies in EMEA, North America, India and China, combined with the specific input of an expert panel of 35, drawn from well-respected organisations such as Altira Group, Crossover Advisors, Deloitte, Emerald Technology Ventures, Google, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, New York Stock Exchange, NGEN Partners, Nth Power, New Enterprise Associates, Sterling Communications, Tsing Capital and Vantage Point Venture Partners.

The panel's views were combined with insights from the Cleantech Network(TM), the de facto industry association of international clean technology investors, entrepreneurs, large corporations and other industry insiders. Some 3,500 companies were nominated/considered.

"The first ever Global Cleantech 100 shines a spotlight on which companies and which technology areas the global innovation community is most excited about from a commercial standpoint," said Richard Youngman, managing partner at Cleantech Group.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by Cleantech Group as one of the most promising companies in the world in addressing our collective energy and environmental challenges," said Gary Fromer, CEO of CPower. "We are proud that our focus on providing real value in full alignment with our clients and business partners in delivering demand response and energy efficiency results is making a high-value impact. We look forward to continuing our efforts to deliver collaborative energy management programs that create a smarter, more sustainable future."

CPower and other winners are being honoured today at Cleantech Forum XXIII in Boston, 8-10 September 2009 (http://www.cleantech.com/bostonforum) and will be celebrated at Cleantech Forum XXIV in Delhi, 15-16 October 2009 (http://www.cleantech.com/delhiforum) and at the Guardian's UK Cleantech Summit in London on 23 November 2009 (guardian.co.uk/cleantechsummit).