Training for repair work in explosive environments: Courses get a refresh
The Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has revised and relaunched its internationally acclaimed Ex Repair course for individuals involved in repairing electromechanical...
High Court agrees to hear legal challenge over Gove’s green homes ‘roadblock’
The High Court has given the green light for a judicial review of Michael Gove’s policy on green homes. Campaigners say the barriers...
Hydrogen uncertainty could delay uptake of low-carbon heating
Without clear evidence on hydrogen's role in home heating, the development of other low-carbon alternatives could be delayed, according to a new report from...
Comment: UK leaders need to embrace the cost of Britain’s green future
Vince Zabielski writes
In February, Labour’s Kier Starmer faced criticism from the Tories for cutting their green spending plan from £28bn per year to £4.7bn....
Two-faced solar panels can generate more power at up to 70% less cost
Scientists at the University of Surrey have built a new kind of solar panel with two faces, employing flexible perovskite panels with electrodes made...
Europe’s largest electricity-generating waterwheel is operating in Dorset
Technology from servo gearbox specialist Apex Dynamics is driving the largest diameter electricity-generating waterwheel in Europe. Here, the firm details the background to the...
Digital solutions for circularity and magnetic materials triumph at German start-up awards
The winners of the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Awards 2024 were announced on 20 March in Berlin. An internationally renowned jury had previously...
EV charging beyond the grid: Forecasts from a new report
Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx reviews highlights from a new report on an emerging sector
Electric vehicles are no longer a...
How much dam water is needed for fish and energy?
Research into water flow and fish passage through dams in the US suggests new options for meeting energy and environmental needs, writes Alexandra Freibott...
Powerful partnership puts solar and wind projects on the map
A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to help them quickly identify potential locations for green energy projects.
Across London, the East...
£3.4 billion ‘electricity superhighway’ will speed up energy projects delivery, says OFGEM
OFGEM has announced it is consulting on a proposed funding package of £3.4 billion for a subsea and underground 500km electricity superhighway between Scotland...
Conference to address the environmental impact of digitalisation
Trade association for information professionals to host event on 12 – 14 May
The Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) will host two of the...
Staying compliant with the updated ESOS Phase 3 requirements
Staying up to date with the latest ESOS updates means reduced energy consumption and costs, improved environmental performance and meeting legal requirements. "That's why...
Rewarding households for flexible energy use could transform energy systems
Analysis conducted by energy consultancy Cornwall Insight appears to show the potential of rewarding consumers for embracing energy-efficient behaviours.
Launched at this year’s Distributed Energy...
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...
National Audit Office: Low heat pump uptake slowing progress on decarbonising home heating
The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of planned projections; uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home...
Nanodevices can produce energy from evaporating tap or seawater
Researchers say they have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations...
Storing hydrogen safely and efficiently: US firm outlines vision
A US firm has a vision to design and develop durable and efficient solid-state hydrogen storage solutions that work under ambient temperature and low...
Ammonia-to-hydrogen project launches in Birmingham
Described as the world’s largest and most efficient ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion project, the Ammogen consortium gathered at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) on Tuesday 12 March...
Electric plane charging deal will let pilots ‘tap ‘n’ take off’
Pilots of electric planes can charge their aircraft with one tap of a card, says EV charging expert Octopus Energy, following a tie-up between...
