Sunset for UK subsidies?

JULY’S budget saw the first retrospective cut to renewable subsidies yet seen in the UK, in the shape of the chancellor’s decision to remove...

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...

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...

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.
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EU capabilities eclipsed

EUROPE isn’t the world leader it once was with solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, says The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT), a...

TUC report calls for fairer approach that “stops energy companies using UK families like...

UK families to lose out on more than £2,250 from not owning our own energy, says report UK families could benefit by at least £2,250...

Scottish Green Energy Awards return to Edinburgh in December

This year’s event will return as an in-person awards ceremony which will comply with the latest government guidelines to ensure the health and safety of guests.

Megawatt charging could outshine hydrogen in semis, says report

By Shazan Siddiqi What is the Megawatt Charging System (MCS)? A new high-power charging solution is required to meet the market need of the truck and...

Sponsored content: Packaged treatment acquisition

Wastewater treatment and compliance services provider WPL has been acquired by specialist services company Marlowe for an enterprise value of £10 million.

Sharing the load: Tariff to lower bills for businesses with their own green power

Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on...

Businesses in Scotland: energy inefficiency is having a significant impact on the bottom line

• Businesses are wasting around £19,000 on average each year through energy inefficiency. • The Scottish Government is offering interest free, unsecured loans to businesses...

Making clean hydrogen from sunlight: Texas group claims important advance

For decades, it has been a grail to use solar power to generate the key reaction for producing hydrogen as a clean energy source...

Loan arranger for solar

A new low-interest loan of up to £1m has been launched for large-scale solar investments. It will allow commercial building owners and facility managers...

New turbine will power entire plant

A company’s drive to reduce the carbon footprint of its manufacturing processes has moved ahead with the installation of a wind turbine with the...

New monster campaign aims to take a bite out of businesses’ overheads

Resource Efficient Scotland, a programme of Scottish Government-backed Zero Waste Scotland, has launched a new campaign to help organisations beat the monsters that are...

Make UK Sustainability report: 71% of companies surveyed reported that the last environmental improvement...

71% of companies surveyed reported that the last environmental improvement they carried out reduced costs Half of respondents said they were taking steps...

Trade group reiterates the environmental and economic value of biogas to new ministers

Appointments of new COP26 President and Environment Secretary triggers renewed efforts to demonstrate the benefits of biogas for decarbonising the UK and global...
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Scottish water utility reaches energy self-generation milestone

Scottish Water has reported significant growth in the number of its sites across the country which have become self-sufficient through the use of hydro, wind, solar and waste conversion

UK must support investment in pumped storage hydro, industry tells PM

Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister calling on the UK Government to urgently support...

All UK homes must be renovated to meet climate targets, says IET report

· A nationwide programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of existing homes is essential for the UK to achieve its carbon saving goals. · It’s...