France’s first tidal energy plant gets smarter with data intelligence platform

French tidal and ocean stream turbine developer Sabella has partnered with software firm QOS Energy to improve the performance monitoring of its Ushant tidal...

Minister: Resources & Waste Strategy will “require” food waste collections

Investment Minister Graham Stuart MP has said that the government’s forthcoming Resources & Waste Strategy will “require separate food waste collections” to reduce emissions...

Cost of UK large-scale solar could drop below £40MWh by 2030, says solar trade...

The STA has conducted a fresh assessment of large-scale solar costs which was explored with leading energy analysts and BEIS at an expert workshop...

Firm secures partnership with Northumbrian Water to pilot use of large scale battery storage

The batteries are ‘second life’ li-ion units recovered from Renault electric vehicles Energy storage expert Argonaut Power has partnered with Northumbrian Water (NWL) to...

Paper highlights pumped storage potential and positions the technology in the intermittency debate

A technology in which Scotland is well-placed to create massive carbon savings and cut energy bills has been highlighted in a discussion paper produced...

Liam Fox opens facility of solar firm hoping to spark a revolution in lighting

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox visited "a solar technology success story" in his own North Somerset constituency on 30 November, as he officially...

New guides tap into growth of innovative power deals for UK firms

The world’s most iconic businesses – Microsoft, Nestle and Amazon, among many others in 75 countries – are already buying renewable energy direct from...

Research explains how best to repower onshore wind farms

With lowest cost green energy considered the future, understanding how to ‘repower’ existing onshore wind farms supports the Scottish government and industry desire to...

Firm claims Belgian biomethane first

Belgium’s first biomethane-to-grid installation was announced on 27 November. The Bright Biomethane installation at a facility owned by Dutch bioenergy firm IOK Afvalbeheer, in...

A Minister, a Lord, and a Chief Economist: keynotes announced for AD conference

Key themes to be discussed include Brexit, climate change, farming, and investment The Minister for Investment, the Chair of the EU Energy & Environment Sub-Committee,...

Solar industry welcomes Claire Perry pledge on solar export to grid

The UK's Solar Trade Association (STA) has hailed "a significant breakthrough" for its #Fair4Solar campaign, referring to comments made during the BEIS Select Committee...

EU funds project that aims to slash materials cost of wind power by up...

The European Union has awarded a €1.4 million research grant to digital simulation firm Akselos, whose technology is used to optimize the design of...

Gas engine expert claims to help AD operators take back control

Gas engine support expert Gen-C has assisted AD operator Green Circle Renewables to address engine downtime at their 1 MW on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD)...

Biogas firm extols the benefits of a part that is ‘more than just a...

A case study from pumps and mixers expert Landia, on how its equipment is supporting the efforts of an innovative AD firm The tagline on...

Report examines solar’s potential contribution to limiting global temperature rise

European solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supplier REC Group reflects on the latest IPCC report and on a report of its own, which seemingly shows...

Anaerobic digestion is huge economic opportunity for UK, ADBA tells Treasury

Chance for UK to be at centre of potential £1trn global biogas industry, says trade organisation The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has described...

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...

Funding secured for UK’s first hydrogen injection system on a ferry

Innovate UK has granted £430,332 funding to a consortium that aims to design and integrate a hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel injection system onboard a commercial ferry....

Variable speed actuation for a large butterfly valve

Electric actuator specialist AUMA has supplied leading British valve manufacturer KOSO Kent Introl with an AUMA SEVEN HiMod variable speed actuator and a large...

Major solar investment for wastewater facility near Glasgow

Scottish Water’s wastewater treatment facility in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been the focus of a major investment in solar power. A £500,000 investment made...