Green hydrogen held back by lagging policy support and rising cost pressures
Interest in new hydrogen projects remains strong but economic headwinds "will challenge the resolve of developers", says a new report by the International Energy...
Onshore wind sector deal “will speed up Scotland’s net-zero ambitions”
Planning time for onshore wind farms set to be halved to 12 months
A new deal between the onshore wind industry and the Scottish Government...
FM BioEnergy’s easy-dose digester additive delivers 400% ROI for Essex AD plant
Sponsored content: A new approach to digester additives from biogas experts FM BioEnergy has boosted gas output.
Biogas conference to take a “Deep Dive into Scotland’s Net Zero Ambition”
The ADBA Scottish Conference 2023 will feature opening and closing keynote addresses from - respectively - Maurice Golden MSP, Convener, Cross-Party Group on Circular...
£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,...
Hydrogen ‘bank’ could see production advantage for Scotland
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing technology that they say will enable electricity generated by renewables to be ‘banked’ as green hydrogen...
Drill dominion: First ever CfDs awarded for geothermal energy
The first Contracts for Difference (CfD) have been awarded for geothermal energy in what seems to be a major milestone for home-grown power and...
Government’s renewables targets at risk as auction sees no bids for offshore wind
The government has today (8 September) unveiled the results of its fifth Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction (AR5), securing 3.7GW of renewable capacity. This...
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...
Sponsored content: Water removal technology increases biogas yields
If water, such as the moisture inherently present in biogas, enters a boiler or CHP engine it can decrease its efficiency, resulting in reduced...
First installation of new battery technology in Perth & Kinross
Perth & Kinross Council has become the first place to install the spiral-flow battery technology developed by Edinburgh-based StorTera.
Designed, developed and manufactured by the...
New pipeline will accelerate Scotland’s green hydrogen export potential, says report
Scotland’s hydrogen production and export potential could be significantly accelerated with the development of a purpose-built marine pipeline according to a report published on...
Offshore wind pioneer recognised at Net Zero Energy Transition Awards
Engineering firm Balmoral recognised by renewable energy industry
An Aberdeen-based engineering firm was announced on 24 August as winner of the Green Business Growth Award...
The swansong of African hydropower?
Hydropower, traditionally one of Africa’s most important sources of electricity, will rapidly fade in importance and cede its position to solar power. The attractiveness...
Renewables startup aims to disrupt domestic energy market
A green energy management startup, launched by two experienced energy sector entrepreneurs, aims to change the way people buy, generate and use power in...
Electric actuators awarded gas industry standard VA2/2020
National Gas has approved AUMA Actuators Limited's explosion-proof range of high-performance electric actuators with the Gas Industry Standard VA2/2020 certification.
Gas Industry Standard (GIS)/VA2/2020 specifies...
Technology for long-duration hydro storage to be explored via new agreement
The HD Hydro storage system is low-cost, energy efficient and fast to develop and construct, explains its developer RheEnergise. In a bid to explore...
Fuel and energy research conference hits Sheffield in September
A standout event in the calendar of those with an interest in fuels – present and future - is the 2nd FERIA Conference, the...
Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus
Heriot-Watt University is launching a new Master of Science degree programme to provide advanced training in the increasingly urgent work of energy transition.
The programme...
Government online hub aims to help businesses save money and go green
A new government website launched on 14 August will offer UK businesses advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon...
