Nanodevices can produce energy from evaporating tap or seawater

Researchers say they have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations...

Storing hydrogen safely and efficiently: US firm outlines vision

A US firm has a vision to design and develop durable and efficient solid-state hydrogen storage solutions that work under ambient temperature and low...

Ammonia-to-hydrogen project launches in Birmingham

Described as the world’s largest and most efficient ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion project, the Ammogen consortium gathered at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) on Tuesday 12 March...

Electric plane charging deal will let pilots ‘tap ‘n’ take off’

Pilots of electric planes can charge their aircraft with one tap of a card, says EV charging expert Octopus Energy, following a tie-up between...

Even if it ain’t broke, you still oughta fix it

Making FMCG manufacturing more sustainable using intelligent energy management. By Patricia Torres, Industry Marketing Manager Food and Commodities Solutions, OMRON Industrial Automation Europe Some factory...

Improvements to grid connection needed to achieve net zero goals

By Andy Normand Grid connections – sticking points and solutions With electricity demand forecast to double by 2050, the energy industry is busy devising ways of...

Using voltage optimisation to improve energy efficiency in commercial properties

James Goodby, director at voltage optimisation specialist, Powerdown220, presents what he describes as the most effective strategy available to enhance energy efficiency and reduce...

‘Nowhere is the need for grid capacity more acute than Scotland’

Scottish Renewables hosted its Grid and Networks Conference in Glasgow on 15 February, where Graham Stuart, UK Minister of State for Energy Security and...

Business energy users: don’t miss your chance to apply for decarbonisation funding

In January, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) opened applications for Phase 3 of its Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). Aiming...

Comment: The energy sector will continue to thrive through HPC, even as Moore’s Law...

High-Performance Computing (HPC) has become critical in assisting the energy sector, making it possible to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations....

Medieval heritage site to be heated using energy from the Clyde

A group dedicated to preserving and promoting one of the most renowned collections of early medieval sculptures in Europe has been awarded a grant...

Offshore geothermal pegged as game-changing baseload resource by white paper

A white paper outlines the potential of offshore geothermal energy as a green energy resource of global significance and sets out a framework for...

NHS Scotland welcomes its first pop-up solar car park and electric vehicle charging hub

A pop-up solar car park and electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has been completed at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, said to be the first...

Comment: Why hydrogen is the key to a low carbon future

Hydrogen has enormous potential as a clean and abundant energy source. However, harnessing it on a large scale using conventional technologies and techniques is...

Comment: Electrifying offshore wind – a vital step towards net zero

Leo Hambro explains why he believes the electrification of small vessel fleets to be key to decarbonising the offshore wind sector. According to insight...

Kilometre-wide reflectors could boost orbital solar farm output

Reflectors placed in orbit around the Earth which reflect sunlight towards future solar power farms at dawn and dusk could help accelerate the transition...

Fresh delays for major battery storage project in Northumberland

A 30MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been dealt a further setback by Northern Powergrid (NPG) in being able to connect to the...

Wind turbine monopile foundation work earns award nomination

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) – a specialist in power beam welding technologies – has been shortlisted for an International Energy Award for its RapidWeld...
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Ready for biogas – getting gas engines fit for the next decade

Politicians, scientists, and industry stakeholders alike are continuously seeking sustainable energy sources as a contribution to the international efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

ADBA welcomes Government response to Green Gas Support Scheme mid-scheme review

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) welcomed the government's full outcome published on 25 January on the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) Mid-Scheme...