New trade body to push UK’s geothermal potential
Geothermal UK has been launched by TownRock Energy, Causeway Geothermal and Eden Geothermal to champion geothermal energy as a key part of the UK’s clean energy transition. The coalition, which includes developers, the supply chain, academic experts and public bodies, aims to unify the sector’s voice and advocate for supportive policy frameworks and investment to […]
Digitalisation to be ‘main driver’ of Operational Technology
Almost half (45%) of industrial companies believe digitalisation will be the primary reason that new operational technology (OT) job roles will be created in the next three years. The research, commissioned by Schneider Electric and carried out by Omdia, polled 407 industrial companies ranging from small and medium enterprises to large companies across western Europe […]
Climate finance ‘critical to economic recovery’ say WTO, China and others
Green energy, innovative technologies and broad inclusivity could help secure an economic rebound in the face of inflation, geopolitical tensions, barriers to trade and talk of ‘decoupling’ that are creating headwinds for the global economy. That’s according to speakers at speakers in the Braving the Headwinds: Rewiring Growth Amid Fragility session at the World Economic […]
Organisations using licence-exempt energy offered cash boost
Firms including steelmakers, recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government to help with the cost of their energy bills. Most businesses across the country are receiving money off their energy costs automatically, thanks to an unprecedented support package from the government […]
The road to smarter buildings & facilities management with IoT
Inflation, energy costs and the cost of living are increasingly causing challenges for businesses and consumers. This is resulting in higher operational costs for organisations to not only manage, but run their facilities – placing pressure on facility managers’ shoulders to operate their sites more cost effectively and productively. In addition, the industry faces labour […]
Low carbon hydrogen to ‘play defining role’ in energy transition
The hydrogen market has progressed rapidly in recent years due to its growing application in industries like the transport, industrial, energy, aerospace, defence, and construction sectors. Against this backdrop, low carbon hydrogen is gaining traction as a critical component to achieve energy transition and long-term decarbonisation goals, says a leading analyst. The global demand for […]
Solar farm to save ‘hundreds of thousands of pounds a year’ off Rochdale council’s energy bills
Plans for a brand new solar farm in Heywood in Greater Manchester are powering ahead, with the 10 hectare site set to produce enough energy to power 1,700 homes. The electricity produced will be supplied to the national grid and used to offset the council’s annual energy bill, potentially saving the authority hundreds of thousands […]
Europe takes the lead in sustainable growth: Digital Product Passports
By Elena Rotzokou, Global EPR Researcher, Ecoveritas The unprecedented number of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that has been greenlighted since the advent of 2023 across Europe no doubt signals a new level of environmental awareness on a governmental, rather than merely social level. European legislative bodies have mobilized themselves en masse since March 2022, which is […]
UK workers ‘expect help to commute sustainably’
New research from The Electric Car Scheme shows that nearly two-fifths (38%) of workers expect their employer to help them commute to work sustainably. Unsurprisingly, this rises to 48% for those at the start of their career (21-34). Workers of all stripes are keen on a workplace electric car scheme helping them make that commute. […]
Research urges more use of excess heat for energy
New data from Danish engineering group Danfoss has highlighted the vast untapped potential of excess heat as a source of energy. In the EU alone, excess heat amounts to 2,860 TWh/y, corresponding almost to the EU’s total energy demand for heat and hot water in residential and service sector buildings such as schools, hospitals, hotels, […]