UK’s first all-electric cement mixer completes trial
The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for sustainable building materials firm Tarmac.
The ‘e-mixer’,...
Comment: A solution to unsustainable school energy bills
New analysis shows that primary and secondary schools in London will now face an annual £85 million energy bill. With the cost of living...
AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2023 winners announced
The winners of the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards were revealed at a gala ceremony at the Vox in Birmingham, UK, on 29th...
Most innovative energy start-ups recognised in German awards
Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award...
Low-hanging fruit for savings?
Circulator pumps in central heating systems provide 200 million opportunities globally to improve energy efficiency, according to new research from energy technology firm Grundfos.
Taming turbulence
When fluid is pumped through a pipe in an intermittent way, the cost of transport is significantly reduced, according to a new study, a collaboration between the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and the Polytechnic University of Milan.
Energy Alliance aims to help CHP owners access more power, faster
In an apparent industry first, gas engine specialist Gen-C will launch a new CHP partnership – the Energy+ Alliance – on stand B503 at...
A lopsided prospectus? Commentators appraise the Spring Budget
Nuclear energy and carbon capture, storage and utilisation (CCUS) were notable beneficiaries in the chancellor’s Spring Budget (presented on 15 March), which seemed geared...
Soaring cost of capital threatens to derail expansion of renewable energy projects
The rising cost of capital faced by developers of renewable energy projects, such as onshore wind and solar PV, may slow down the number...
£1.8 billion awarded to tackle energy efficiency in homes and public buildings
The UK government announced the allocation of nearly £2 billion in funding on 21 March, which it says will be used to provide energy...
New 30MW tidal energy project unveiled in Orkney
Tidal energy firm Orbital Marine Power (Orbital) has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland for a new tidal energy project in...
Decarbonise UK public buildings ‘five times faster’ to meet Net Zero targets, report warns
Analysis of public building energy usage appears to find government risks missing its 75% CO2 emission reduction target – by 101 years.
The UK government...
Sponsored Content: The right anaerobic digester for your farm
Dr David Kaner, CEO of Advanced Anaerobics Limited (AAL), writes: There are no new ideas, only old ideas whose time has come.
Sponsored Content: Deal expands range of ATEX-certified gas monitor fleet
Ashtead Technology has announced a new partnership with Gas Data, expanding the range of applications for its gas monitors (available for either purchase or rental).
Sponsored Content: Not your average chopper
P&M Pumps writes: Come and get your hands on the real mean machine – visit P&M Pumps Ltd on stand D107 at the World Biogas Expo, the leading global trade show dedicated solely to AD and Biogas on 29-30 March at NEC Birmingham.
A lifeline for pools? “Digital boilers” provide innovative rethink of waste heat reuse
Swimming pools threatened with closure because of skyrocketing heating bills could get a reprieve from a new technology for waste heat reuse that is...
Report highlights importance of whole-process appraisal of AD
By Matt Hale
A new report published by the European Biogas Association (EBA) has highlighted that the true benefits of anaerobic digestion (AD) measured across...
Sweden remains Europe’s largest net power exporter
Sweden retained its position as the biggest net exporter of power in Europe during the second half of last year.
That was the standout highlight...
Sponsored Content: What Will the Future of Boilers Look Like
Boilers have long been the system that many UK households use to heat up their homes. Dating all the way back to 1868, boilers have been a part of most UK homes.
Sponsored Content: Why Solar Panels are Crucial to Reach Net Zero
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of human activity on the environment, and the need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to combat climate change.
