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...

Solar solution aims to reduce dairy production costs and emissions

Researchers working on the ASTEP project, a European Union Horizon 2020 collaborative project, and a key initiative within the Crowdhelix Solar Energy Helix, have developed what...

£147 million deal will double Scottish energy storage capacity

Construction has commenced on a new energy storage facility in Scotland, part of a drive to maximise the efficacy of renewables and reduce the...

£8m project aims to deliver first retrofit E-CTV with offshore and onshore charging

A seemingly groundbreaking project aims to deliver the world’s first retrofit electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV) - retrofitting a diesel CTV to be fully...

A bundle of tech can replace gas boilers and help millions of homes go...

Inefficient UK homes, which were built decades ago, can do away with their gas boilers and get all their energy needs off-grid by retrofitting...

Comment: “A move away from ‘fabric first’ is a step in the wrong direction”

Paul Spence calls for caution when it comes to promoting the idea that heat pumps should be installed regardless of a property's energy efficiency...

The decade ahead for hydrogen: Report offers predictions

A new report offers an overview of the hydrogen value chain, including an appraisal of different production methods, distribution and where the authors believe...

Major revamp of UK’s constraint management system needed urgently, says report

The UK’s approach to constraint management is outdated and needs a major revamp to maximise the UK’s renewable electricity generation and deliver best value...

Development of first UK dry anaerobic digestion plants on the table in Greater Manchester...

At a meeting on 17 January, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Waste and Recycling Committee approved an option to commission the building in the...

Virtual power plants: the importance of integrating smart-enabled tech with microgeneration

Jordan Brompton explains how developments in smart tech are enabling increasingly eco-conscious consumers to more easily and effectively transition towards off-grid renewable energy. During last...

Iconic Hyde Park hotel partners on solar thermal scale-up

Iconic British hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has installed innovative solar heat technology on their rooftop to decarbonise the building's heating. The hotel...

UK solar targets for 2035 under threat as projects stall

A perfect storm of inflation, supply chain disruption, spiralling interest rates and delays in connection to the National Grid means that the swathe of...

Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional...

A study published on 9 January appears to find that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of...

Distilling industry wastewater could create green hydrogen

Wastewater from the distilling industry could be used to produce green hydrogen using new nanoscale materials that scientists at Heriot-Watt University say they have...

Off-grid trail blazer

(From left) Caroline Leigh, Property Director at Westmoreland; Anne Buckingham, Managing Director, SIS, part of SWARCO Smart Charging; and Matt Barney, Business Debelopment Manager,...