ENERGY
Fluid efficiency ‘fundamental’ to energy savings
David Horton, head of project delivery and asset management at Shell Energy UK, explores the connection between energy use and water and how major energy users can improve efficiencies, build energy resilience, manage costs and decarbonise operations.
Energy efficiency is...
Discover the technology that’s powering the energy transition!
Energy Technology Live is a free to attend exhibition and conference on the 12th & 13th March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham, and will welcome over 5000 visitors, 200 exhibitors and 150 speakers. It is set to be the...
Push to accelerate wind farm development
Offshore Energies UK has published new guidelines for companies entering the UK’s expanding offshore wind energy production industry.
The guidelines which are divided into seven sections, aim to address knowledge barriers in wind farm development, and to drive strategic supply...
Energy Skills Passport WEBSITE goes live
The first stage of a new website to help workers move around the UK’s energy mix, including oil and gas and offshore wind, has been launched by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and RenewableUK.
Supported by the UK and Scottish governments,...
US Onshore Wind: Race to Decarbonise Energy
Energy Intelligence has hosted its 45th annual forum shining a spotlight on “Geopolitics & Transition: The New Nexus”.
The event, in London, addressed the critical challenges facing global energy markets and collaborative solutions for industrial decarbonisation. Energy leaders explored how industrial...
Balancing energy affordability against geopolitical uncertainty
Cost has always been a deciding factor for businesses as they power their company’s operations. But the decision-making process for energy procurement has become increasingly more complex in recent years.
Organisations are not only grappling with the financial impact of...
Hidden costs: Why the UK energy market must be reformed
The coal era is over, but the outdated fossil fuel market is still hurting business, says Joe McDonald, CEO and co-founder of tem.energy.
After the last coal power station in the UK shut down late last year, the country should...
‘Huge disparities’ in business energy bills
Businesses in North Wales pay over £2000 more for their energy than those in the North East of England, new report claims.
Although UK businesses are paying 6% less for their energy than last quarter, there are huge disparities from...
Revolutionary CLEAN ENERGY Technology
Businesses can use an online calculator devised by an award-winning clean tech company to evaluate their waste-heat-electricity usage.
FeTu, based in the market town of Elland, West Yorkshire, recently won the Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Innovation Award for their...
The misleading spin around net zero
Andrew Normand, of Encora Energy, explains why talk of blackouts and energy rationing is being misused to stigmatise innovation in energy transition.
In the latest political wars, Net Zero has become a hot topic amid conflicting views on benefits versus...
£30m to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economies
The new government funding aims to decarbonise sea travel and cement the UK’s status as a Clean Energy Superpower.
Coastal communities and businesses across the country will benefit from £30m of new decarbonisation funding, helping to drive economic growth and...
Discover the technology that’s powering the energy transition!
Energy Technology Live is a free to attend exhibition and conference on the 12th & 13th March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham, and will welcome over 5000 visitors, 200 exhibitors and 150 speakers. It is set to be the...
Tap into your energy efficiency basics
Achieving net zero can be a daunting and confusing journey. Timothy Holman, Head of Consultancy at TEAM Energy, outlines how to get the basics right.
Organisations in the UK face growing pressure to meet net zero targets. Only a relative...
Green hydrogen: A transformative energy journey
By Frederic Godemel, EVP Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric
As the world decarbonises, the emergence of green hydrogen stands as a pivotal force in the energy transition landscape. Forecasts indicate that the green hydrogen market is poised to...
UK wind output hits ten-year high
Wind power generation in Britain reached a ten-year high in the three months to the end of September, according to a new report.
The study showed that levels of wind output recorded over the quarter was the highest for any...
Record year for UK heat pump installations
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) –the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations - has revealed that 2024 is officially the best year on record for certified heat pump installations in the UK.
Last year, 40,426 certified heat pumps...
Floating wind farm leasing round underway
A new generation of floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea has moved closer to reality.
The Crown Estate has embarked on the latest phase in its Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5, which seeks to establish a new generation of...
Scrap unfair penalties on people-owned power
Joining a cooperative will help more people make real savings on their energy bills, says managing agent Ripple.
Rooftop solar is the mainstream method of harnessing renewables for homeowners and businesses.
Meanwhile renters and flat dwellers are turning increasingly to energy...
Do lasers hold key to infinite green energy?
Laser-powered nuclear fusion is a promising tool for abundant, safe, carbon-free energy, says Antanas Laurutis, of Altechna.
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rivate-sector interest in fusion research is booming with both public and private sectors joining the rally.
The US announced new steps to advance fusion...
Common renewable diesel myths ‘busted’
Renewable diesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO fuel) is an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. However, many ‘myths’ circulate about the fuel and its performance, says Niki Holt, of Certas Energy.
1. Electricity is the only choice for net zero
Integrating...
SWAN low carbon scheme lands in Westminster
Iconic London buildings in the heart of the capital will be heated by the low carbon heat network in a £1bn scheme expected to create 500 jobs and save 75,000 tonnes of CO2 every year.
The large new heat network...
People power could tip scales against renewables
The Government faces big challenges to its low carbon plans – especially in the court of public opinion, argues Myles Bailey, Associate Director at the CT Group.
The UK’s low carbon and renewables industry is understandably optimistic about the new...
From electrification & battery storage to international cooperation: accelerating the shift to decarbonised energy
The agreement reached at the COP 28 last December marked a significant milestone in the global efforts for sustainable energy, technological innovation and international cooperation, writes Professor Mario Motta, Professor at the Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano.
The launch...
Advancing DRE through unified measurement standards
The Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) sector holds immense potential to transform lives and economies across Africa and build a model that can be replicated in emerging economies around the globe.
But amidst a flurry of innovation, a crucial question remains...
Supporting women’s jobs in clean energy sector
A new report highlights how women are still severely under-represented in the African clean energy sector.
Insights from over 150 professionals across sub-Saharan Africa are included in ‘Empowering Women in Clean Energy: Advancing and Retaining an Equitable Workforce’.
The report investigates...
The energy sector will thrive through HPC: even with end of Moore’s Law
High-Performance Computing (HPC), has become critical in assisting the energy sector, offering the capability to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations. While immensely powerful, HPC faces several challenges as it continues to evolve and respond to...
The catalysts and hurdles to better energy management
In the past, energy use in businesses was taken for granted and went largely unmanaged. However, as energy costs have continued to rise, there has been a shift in mindset. Today, the need for better energy management is increasingly...
Renewables firm donates £195k to community pot
A South Lanarkshire community fund has been topped up by hundreds of thousands of pounds in 2023 from benefits generated by a nearby wind farm.
Last year, OnPath Energy - formerly known as Banks Renewables- paid a total of £194,920...
New balancing tool helps keep Britain’s lights on
A cutting-edge tool is helping revolutionise the real-time balancing of Britain’s electricity network.
A Strathclyde University team teamed up with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to design an optimisation tool which paves the way for net-zero electricity system operation in the...
The Distributed Energy Show Unveils Exciting Conference Agenda, Promising Insightful Discussions and Networking Opportunities
The Distributed Energy Show, taking place on 13th & 14th of March 2024 at the Telford International Centre, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated conference agenda.
This free to attend conference and exhibition, features three theatres...
