Energy

Civil society engagement to ensure affordable energy

Civil society’s participation in keeping energy affordable for all Europeans is essential, the European Economic and Social Committee states.

Battery-free sensor uses sound waves for energy

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensory capable of using energy from sound waves to power electronic devices.

Energy Unlocked: Why AI cannot solve net zero local energy transitions

Molly Webb, Founder and CEO of Energy Unlocked, explores why the promise of ‘smart’ technologies has yet to be realised in urban areas.

Providing the digital energy ecosystem for the energy transition

Amp X is an innovative digital energy platform using a unique, whole-system approach to address critical issues that exist in the electricity grid as a result of the ongoing energy transition towards a fully decarbonised future.

Tackling fuel poverty head on: Prioritising a holistic approach this winter

Duncan McCombie, Group Chief Executive Officer at YES Energy Solutions, discusses the challenges many people face during the winter months and the steps his organisation is taking to support them.

UK and US form groundbreaking partnership over fusion energy

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, seals significant collaboration with the US to expedite worldwide progress in fusion energy.

Batteries: A European success story?

Batteries are a great example of a European success story, and seasoned professional, Charles Feld from Grayling’s Energy, Environment and Transport practice is here to tell us all about it.

Revolutionary progress in perovskite solar cells for renewable energy

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have achieved a significant breakthrough in adapting perovskite solar cells for renewable energy, marking a pivotal advancement in sustainable energy.

Green lighting transformation: LED upgrades and environmental gains

Switching to LED street lights could help to combat the climate emergency and decrease energy consumption.

Powering AI: The growing energy challenge

Powering AI: AI holds great potential in various fields, from coding to driving, but widespread adoption could lead to an energy demand surpassing some nations.

Cities are 24×7: What if they were powered 24×7 with carbon free energy?

Molly Webb, explains why achieving net-zero cities is crucial for meeting global climate goals, what can carbon free energy do to help?

Meeting global climate targets to create 8 million energy jobs by 2050

Researchers predict that striving to meet global climate targets, like the Paris Agreement, will result in an additional 8 million energy sector jobs by 2050.

Battery-free robot used origami to shape-shift mid air

Scientists from the University of Washington have created a compact battery-free robot capable of altering its flight path by quickly transitioning into a folding configuration during its descent, to mimic the flight of different leaf types in mid-air.

UK Energy Efficiency Policy inaction: Challenges and opportunities

Maintaining a consistent and forward-thinking UK Energy Efficiency Policy is key to the UK's future decarbonisation plans, but what are the challenges, and where is there the most room for improvement?.

A clean energy future: UK launches a review of Energy Treaty Membership

The UK Government has announced a review of its Energy Charter Treaty membership as they contemplate withdrawal without a key modernisation agreement.

What to consider when getting a heat pump installed

Aoife Foley, Chair in Net Zero at The University of Manchester, assesses the pros and cons of getting a heat pump installed in this special energy focus

Everything you need to know about the ERC Synergy Grant

Find out here what makes the €10 million ERC Synergy Grant unique and valuable for academics seeking to push the boundaries of their fields.

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