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
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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
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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,...
Welsh Greens’ anti-nuclear stance draws criticism amid wider energy debate
The Welsh Green Party’s opposition to nuclear power has come under renewed criticism from trade unions and industry voices, following the publication of its...
Heat networks fund accepting applications from Welsh projects
The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)1 will open to Welsh projects from Round 12, unlocking new opportunities for clean heat and accelerating Wales’ path...
ISEP launches updated GHG framework amid rising energy price volatility
Coinciding with a time of heightened global energy uncertainty, the new Greenhouse Gas Management Hierarchy (GHGMH) has been launched today (2 April), providing organisations...
Maritime project aims to improve methanol fire safety
Safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation has awarded £378,000 to a new initiative led by DBI – The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology...
Royal Mail and Loganair launch UK’s first electric mail flights across Scotland
Royal Mail, Loganair and US electric aerospace company BETA Technologies have begun the UK’s first live demonstration of electric aircraft on operational postal routes,...
Transatlantic link-up reflects global interest in marine renewables research
Two international marine science conferences will create a keynote talk with a difference by simultaneously involving speakers on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The...
Comment: Offshore wind’s IP blind spot
As UK offshore wind pushes further into the North Sea, the territorial limits of patent law are creating a blind spot that developers and...
Partnership aims to fast-track vehicle-to-grid technology
Working with Octopus Energy, UK Power Networks says it has become the first network operator in the UK to approve new connection requests automatically...
Prioritise TCO for environmental investment decisions
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When making investment decisions, particularly when purchasing high-value environmental systems (such as...
