£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...

Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets

To mark Global Wind Day 2023 on June 15, ABB – which describes itself as the largest supplier of electrical components to the wind...

Is hub and spoke the solution to the UK’s hydrogen dilemma?

Gavin Watson writes Innovation, coupled with robust policy frameworks and access to long-term sustainable financing, present the perfect conditions for the next generation of renewable...

How to fast-track ROC and FIT approval with grid connection simulation technology

Grid connection simulation technology could speed up the race by onshore wind and solar developers to beat tight accreditation deadlines for Renewables Obligation Certificates...

Sponsored Content: Peerless processing

On the website of tomato producer Guy & Wright (established 1918), the company's self-description includes the legend: “being complete idiots; building our own AD plant.” The story below expands on the designation.

£1 million grant for novel hydro energy storage system

BEIS-funded research project to identify and test minerals and discarded wastes for use in RheEnergise’s grid scale hydro energy storage system In partnership with the...

Energy storage helps truck dealerships to electrify

Two Volvo Truck & Bus dealers say they have found an innovative solution to overcome one of the biggest barriers the UK faces with...

Heriot-Watt launches Dubai solar test site for companies in UK and elsewhere

Research engineers at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai are launching a solar energy testing facility to help companies in the UK and other countries to develop and...

£1.2 million government funding aims for lower-emissions freight

Drones will be used to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands - that, at least, is among the visions intimated by nine new freight...

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...

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,...

Government-commissioned report recommends fast-tracking grid updates, but rural observers urge caution and consultation

The UK’s Electricity Networks Commissioner, Nick Winser, has published his independent report setting out recommendations to halve the total development time for transmission infrastructure. Energy...

Wastewater expert showcases options for “getting more from your AD plant”

At the UK AD & Biogas exhibition on 6 and 7 July Huber Technology will be presenting and advising on “getting more out of...
Biogas facilities at an agricultural site in the Czech Republic.

AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2023 finalists announced

The finalists for the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the...

Green day unravelled: Pundits respond to policy package

An apocalyptic “meh” seemed to greet the government’s bumper package of energy- and climate-related policy announcements and documents released on 30 March, which appeared...

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.

£3 million investment in green hydro energy generation at East Lothian reservoir

Scottish Water has broken ground on a project involving what it describes as a new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir,...

£650 million nuclear fusion package will create thousands of training places

Thousands of people will have the chance to train for careers in nuclear fusion technology, under UK government plans unveiled on 16 October. Speaking at...

Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping

A report published on 15 November examines the role shipping will play in transporting the green fuels necessary to meet global climate goals, identifying...

Sponsored content: Regional conferences spotlight AD

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association will host events in Belfast and Edinburgh in September. As Northern Ireland and Scotland establish their respective strategies to...