SSE Energy Solutions to build first electric HGV charging hub
SSE Energy Solutions will build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham in the West Midlands. The hub, located near the busy A45 in the east of the city, will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time and house powerful 360 kW chargers […]
SAVE THE DATE: Energy Management Summit 2024
If you’re an energy management industry professional, make sure you reserve your delegate place at the next Energy Management Summit – we have both live and virtual attendance options available. The Energy Management Summit is a unique event specifically designed for senior professionals like you within the industry! October 8th & 9th, 2024 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre – […]
£10m ENSIGN project aims to develop ‘digital twin’ for industrial clusters
A consortium has kicked off a project to develop a digital twin for industrial clusters: The collaborative Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s Prosperity Partnership project, entitled ENSIGN ‘Energy System Digital Twin’, is led by Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) and includes Heriot-Watt University, University of Strathclyde, the University of St Andrews and the University […]
Synthetic biology has ‘vast potential’ across industries
The emerging field of synthetic biology will unlock several new realms of innovation, ranging from environmentally friendly luxury materials to novel cancer therapeutics and even using DNA as a new form of data storage. Not only that, synthetic biology potentially provides advanced solutions to global challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and plastic pollution. […]
Devising a Sustainable HVAC Strategy: Key considerations for Energy Managers
Commercial energy managers face the critical task of balancing operational efficiency with sustainability, especially in the realm of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. A sustainable HVAC strategy is paramount not just for reducing carbon footprints but also for ensuring economic efficiency and regulatory compliance. Here, we outline the key considerations for UK Energy […]
Do you specialise in Onsite Renewables solutions? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Energy Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in December we’ll be focussing on Onsite Renewables. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help energy management buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Onsite […]
Is GenAI the key to sustainable industry?
As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors: from custom automotive designs to optimised construction blueprints, genAI’s capability to design, prototype, and support customers is marking a new dawn. THat’s according to research from says GlobalData, with Saurabh Daga, Associate Project Manager […]
Could Brazil lead the way with nature-led strategies to achieve Net Zero?
Without the implementation of nature-based solutions, in particular ending deforestation and restoring native vegetation, Brazil would jeopardise its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) pledges including achieving net zero GHG emissions by mid-century, according to research published from an international team led by the University of Oxford. The study also concluded that halting deforestation is the single […]
HVAC MONTH: How the charge to Net Zero has altered commercial HVAC strategies
Over the last decade, commercial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technology has witnessed a paradigm shift, driven by the dual mandates of energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality. These evolutions reflect broader trends in environmental sustainability, smart technology integration, and the push for healthier workspaces. Here we highlight key developments in commercial HVAC […]
Retail giant Amazon green lights 39 renewable energy projects in Europe
Amazon has added 39 new renewable energy projects in Europe so far this year, adding more than one gigawatt of clean energy capacity to grids, and now has 160 wind and solar projects across 13 countries across the continent – meaning it will will his its target of using 100% renewable energy across the business […]