Fatalities and accidents decline in offshore wind, as safety organisation reviews progress
G+ members – comprising most of the biggest offshore wind operators in the world – have reported a record 44.6 million hours were worked...
District heating workshop debates key topics
A workshop held on 6 June 2023, saw REHAU bring together district heating experts to discuss industry challenges and solutions. Topics covered included government funding, incoming...
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...
UK project aims to use AI to boost microbe-led processes behind biogas production
Researchers say they are using AI to develop better microorganism-led processes for anaerobic digestion, with the aim of boosting UK biogas production. The project...
UK government pledges £4.3 million to develop space-based solar
The UK government says it will provide £4.3 million towards eight projects that promise to advance the state of space-based solar power.
Energy Security Secretary...
Orkney decarbonisation efforts could provide model for future projects
Future projects which aim to help communities reach net-zero could take valuable lessons from efforts to decarbonise the Orkney Islands, researchers say.
The ReFLEX Orkney...
Clean energy technology supply chains must get better, faster, cleaner, says report
A new briefing from think tank organisation the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues that the clean energy transition can be delivered on time and...
First-of-its-kind project will harness hydropower from wastewater
Described as a first of its kind in the UK, a new project will see Scottish Water install a hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste...
Crewless maintenance vessels to support offshore wind farm repairs
Electric remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium in partnership...
Heat exchangers used on Zero Liquid Discharge system
Sponsored content: Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) treats liquid waste streams, converting them into clean water (which can be reused) and a minimum volume of solid residues...
Easy-dose trace element tablet plus ‘best for British’ grass silage additive
Sponsored content: A revolutionary easy-dosing 5-in-1 trace element digester additive and a brand-new silage additive designed to get the best biogas output from British grass...
First electron beam welding of wind turbine monopile achieves “dramatic results”
Marking a seemingly important advance in wind turbine fabrication, a group of firms has announced the first ever incorporation of an electron-beam-welded section in...
Clean Heat Market Mechanism: ‘out of touch and fundamentally wrong’ says industry group
The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC). The second...
INEOS says it commits to using 100% renewable energy at Norwegian plants
Chemicals firm INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe has signed a renewable power agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester to provide 100% green energy to its Rafnes...
Nominations are open for the AEMT awards
Until 8th September, nominees are welcomed for the latest round of the awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT).
The following seven...
Support for small-scale biogas solutions picks up international award
Kathy Puffer of Tillson, state of New York, has been recognised at the AD and Biogas Industry Awards for bringing small-scale-biogas solutions to communities and women around...
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...
AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2023 winners announced
The winners of the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards were revealed at a gala ceremony at the Vox in Birmingham, UK, on 29th...
Most innovative energy start-ups recognised in German awards
Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award...
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.