‘Power grid in space’ startup raises $65m

Jacksonville-based aerospace startup Star Catcher Industries has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate development of what it describes...

AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced

The finalists for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2026 have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the...

Specialty chemicals supplier supports breakthrough Aqua-Ammonia energy research

Blended Products is proud to announce its role as an industrial partner in a significant clean energy research programme led by the University of...

Firm to showcase thermal efficiency solutions at World Biogas Expo

This article contains sponsored content. Heat transfer specialists HRS Heat Exchangers will return to the World Biogas Expo this July, highlighting the importance of...

Study advances scale-up of microbial CO₂-to-methane technology

US researchers have developed a microbial electrosynthesis reactor system that converts carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane, while demonstrating that the technology can...

EU aviation fuel rules may favour less efficient production pathways

EU rules designed to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels may unintentionally favour production pathways that are more energy-intensive and expensive than necessary,...

Coal pollution could be cutting global solar output by almost 6%, study suggests

Pollution from coal-fired power stations may be reducing global solar electricity generation by nearly 6%, with emissions from fossil fuel plants directly undermining the...

Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum formally launches

A new industry group, the Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum (SOWDF), was formally launched on 13 May, in a bid to bring together leading...

Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery completed in East Sussex ahead of 2026 launch

Invinity Energy Systems has completed construction of its 20.7 MWh Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex, a project set to become Europe’s largest...

Digital twin analysis identifies potential £64k annual energy savings at university

New analysis carried out by climate technology company IES has identified potential annual energy savings of around £64,000 at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh,...

UK startup claims breakthrough in high-temperature solar heat for industry

A UK-based concentrated solar thermal startup, Odqa, has announced two technology milestones it says could help heavy industry reduce reliance on fossil fuels for...

From waste to grid: process improvements for AD plants

This article contains sponsored content. As biomethane continues to gain traction as a low-carbon energy source, operators are looking for every opportunity to boost the...

Precision control drives the next phase of green hydrogen growth

This article contains sponsored content. As the UK accelerates towards a low-carbon future, green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the energy transition....

Is the UK ready for large-scale electrification?

Griff Thomas considers whether the UK has the grid capacity, infrastructure planning and skilled workforce needed to support a more electrified energy system. The question...

Engineering the energy transition: mapping the path to net zero

“Achieving Net Zero by 2050” was the title of a presentation delivered in Glasgow on 21 April by Scottish engineer Jim McDonald, attended by...

Could energy harvesting reduce the battery waste burden?

Battery dependence could become a sustainability and maintenance liability for large-scale IoT deployment. Ambient energy harvesting may offer an alternative way to power sensors...

Oregon project aims to become world’s first superhot geothermal plant

US geothermal technology startup Quaise Energy says its Project Obsidian in Oregon could deliver 50MW of always-on renewable power from superhot geothermal wells by...

Solar surge raises grid balancing concerns as experts call for broader energy rethink

Fresh warnings from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) have prompted renewed debate over the resilience of Britain’s electricity system, after officials cautioned that...

UK sets out roadmap to commercial fusion with new national strategy

In what seems a significant step towards commercialising fusion energy, UK-government backed fusion energy developer UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) has published a strategy...

Refractometers enable development of advanced ‘green hydrogen’ electrolyzers

Instrumentation firm Vaisala explains how its refractometers have supported the development of electrolysers for the generation of hydrogen, highlighting their role in enabling accurate,...