Energy

The government invests to strengthen the UK fusion energy industry

In hopes of strengthening the UK's position as a global leader in clean energy, the government has announced a £20 million investment into the 'Starmaker One' fusion energy fund.

Labour’s plan to enhance UK energy with state-owned power company

Labour has announced a plan to establish Great British Energy, a government-owned power company, as the foundation of its strategy to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector and enhance energy security.

Pioneering sustainable water management in Sweden and the EU

Former Global Director & SciTech Sustainability Council Advisor from Frost & Sullivan, Dr. Cecilia E. Van Cauwenberghe, discusses Sweden’s dedication to marine conservation and the EU’s Blue Deal in the context of advancing sustainable water management.

The building blocks for a smarter future: How improved connectivity and innovation will build a more sustainable UK

Improved connectivity can help the country meet – or even beat – its target by reducing emissions and supporting greener ways of working, but how?

Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing

Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.

The natural refrigerant choice and environmental considerations

As the refrigeration industry has matured, natural refrigerants have progressively been displaced by synthetic alternatives. However, Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm, says a greater focus on environmental considerations could reverse this trend.

UK Government is shifting its focus to electricity for low-carbon heating

Plans by the UK government for a major hydrogen heating trial have been delayed, signalling a move towards electricity as the primary energy source for household heating.

District heating with heat pumps- ‘A no-regret option’

A critical pathway to delivering low-carbon heat is revealed in the shift from natural gas to electrified heating systems, and an increasingly decarbonised power grid; heat pumps combined with district heating schemes are set to play a key role in this.

How to combat poor indoor air quality (IQA) while also saving energy

Recent heat pump developments have made it possible to tackle the issue of poor indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency.

New EU charging protocol promises longer battery life for electric vehicles

In a breakthrough that could change the durability of lithium-ion batteries, European researchers have revealed a new charging protocol that significantly extends battery service life.

Heat pumps as a renewable energy source to stabilise the electricity grid

Swedish heat pump company Qvantum is developing renewable energy sources to shape a more reliable and efficient future for the electricity grid.

Smart connected lighting: Creating a sustainable urban ecosystem

Clare Thomas, Head of Logic and Gary Bennett, Regional Director of UK and Ireland from Urbis Schréder, walk us through smart connected lighting, including their views on creating a sustainable urban ecosystem.

A call to boldly support the hydrogen sector

Plug Power calls on the European Union to take inspiration from the tremendous success of the first Hydrogen Bank Auction to take a bolder step in supporting the hydrogen sector.

EU energy policy priorities

Open Access Government charts some of the EU energy policy priorities, focussing on energy efficiency, hydrogen, and solar power, plus a glimpse of its climate neutrality in 2050 ambition.

How will geopolitical shifts impact energy sovereignty and net zero aspirations?

Here Dr Tom Mason, CEO, Bramble Energy, shares his views on how a Trump and Starmer government might impact the US and UK’s energy sovereignty and ambitious net zero targets.

Harnessing the benefits of solar power for the public sector

With volatile energy prices continuing to cause concern and budgets being tightened, there has never been a better time for organisations to look at their existing assets and explore options of how to become more sustainable and lock in cost savings. Solar power can deliver both - and a wide range of other benefits.

Flexible demand: Unlocking the energy transition

Dr Irene Di Martino from Amp X explores the global approaches to the energy transition and mass-market flexibility.

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