Technologies to reach net zero explained in new ‘key facts’ guide
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new Energy technologies for net zero guide which gives a detailed look at the...
Nova Innovation welcomes REIF
Nova Innovation, the Leith based tidal energy company charged with delivering the world’s first community owned tidal energy plant, welcomes the news of further...
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.
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Low carbon electricity system achievable without controversial technologies, says report
New analysis (14 June) builds a case that the UK can further slash the carbon emissions from its electricity system by relying almost entirely...
Analysis points to role for AI in advancing the transition to greener energy
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already arrived in some areas of the energy industry and has the potential to further advance the integrated energy transition...
Community Biogas Scheme in Ireland benefits from Landia Chopper Pump
A Landia chopper pump is helping a community-owned district heating scheme in Ireland save around 60,000 Euros pa.
The long-shaft Landia pump has been handling...
Global floating wind set to miss 2030 targets, but not too late to catch...
A critical renewable energy initiative to transition away from fossil fuel reliance is struggling to meet 2030 targets, according to a new report by...
Energy storage key to net zero ambitions, says conference speaker
The Ffestiniog scheme in North Wales: Pumped storage can resolve a perceived conflict between boosting economic activity and encouraging a sustainable green agenda, said...
Incineration is the burning issue
Although the volumes of landfill waste have been reduced in recent years through recycling, millions of tonnes of waste are not suitable for recycling...
Decarbonising Britain: why are we so cool on heat? (Plus a few words about...
Kevin Stickney, Managing Director of Erda Energy - a company supplying clean energy technologies and solutions to firms - asks why we’re lagging on...
Breaking it down: compostable product packaging
Envirotec looks at the latest progress
MORE and more product packaging is being recycled each year but a lot of it still goes to landfill,...
A new start? Retooling wind power for a circular economy
Around 80-90% of the weight of wind turbines can be recycled, according to recent estimates, although, historically, very little of this kind of thing...
Scanning the storage horizon
Is energy storage the magic bullet needed to realise the potential of renewables? Paul Marsh reports from a panel debate in Edinburgh in October.
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MPs and charities call for mandatory solar panels on new homes
A cross-party group of MPs have joined environmental and fuel poverty advocacy groups to call on the Government to make solar panels mandatory on...
Research promises to reduce toxicity of broken perovskite solar cells
Scientists at The University of Manchester say they have found a way to increase the environmental safety of perovskite solar cells, thereby boosting their...
Firm showcases “next-level CHP control” at World Biogas Expo
CHP support experts Gen-C will showcase their range of engine control and optimisation solutions at the World Biogas Expo in July. Covering four key...
Windfarms of the future anticipate offshore charging
Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for windfarms of the future, according to...
Scottish Green Energy Awards announces 2025 shortlist
The Scottish Green Energy Awards has announced (on 10 October) the 2025 shortlist for this annual celebration of the renewable energy industry.
This year’s awards,...
Workers are on the move
THE number of people employed in the EU’s renewable energy sector has passed one million for the first time.
New statistics from the European Commission...
Councils in Scotland to receive £4.4 million to improve energy efficiency
SEEP aims to address fuel poverty, which is estimated to affect 31% of Scottish households.
Local authorities in Scotland will share £4.4 million of funding...
