Advanced cable protection crafted from discarded fishing nets

An estimated one million tonnes of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litters the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered cable protection crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide using primarily […]

Smart charging rollout set to lower EV charging costs

Following a successful trial last year, Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charge point operators, is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network. A first-of-its-kind deployment, Connected Kerb’s smart charging uniquely allow drivers to schedule charging during off-peak hours when energy is cheapest and greenest, which saves money, cuts carbon and reduces pressure […]

Solar PV Training with an ‘Edge’

GTEC, a provider of renewable energy training, has partnered with SolarEdge, a global leader in smart energy solutions, to launch a joint course aimed at advancing expertise in solar energy. The collaboration is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills crucial for the renewable energy sector’s growth. The two, one-day courses (Scholar & […]

Balfour Beatty to build Scotland’s first net zero prison

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to construct the new £209 million HMP Highland in Inverness, Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service. Balfour Beatty was first appointed to deliver the pre-construction phase, including the design of HMP Highland, in 2022. This latest phase, valued at £119 million, will see the company progress […]

Electricity project to accelerate decarbonisation of River Thames

An ambitious project is underway which could see a radical new relationship between Thames vessel operators and London’s electricity network. The Electric Thames project, a collaboration between UK Power Networks, LCP Delta, and Marine Zero, is assessing the viability of using electric vessels to feed stored electricity back into the capital’s energy network, accelerating the […]

Heat Save helping to decarbonise social housing properties

British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, has helped Hillingdon Council decarbonise its social housing properties by providing energy efficient heat recovery ventilation for residents’ homes. Beginning in February 2022, the first phase of upgrades saw heat recovery ventilation installed in 150 properties. This is part of Hillingdon Council’s refurbishment roll-out through the government’s social housing decarbonisation programme, […]

BEAMA launches Net Zero Service to aid decarbonisation goals

BEAMA, the UK manufacturing trade association for energy-related infrastructure and building systems and services, has announced the launch of a new Net Zero Service. Dedicated to supporting members in navigating the transition to Net Zero, BEAMA says that this initiative underscores its commitment to Net Zero and driving achievable but ambitious industry-wide change. As key […]

Wevo Energy is now part of SolarEdge

SolarEdge Technologies, a global smart energy leader, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wevo Energy. Wevo will become a wholly owned subsidiary of SolarEdge and continue to work independently to electrify every parking space by utilising its hardware-agnostic, standards-based EV charging platform. The Wevo solution will also be integrated into the SolarEdge […]

Schneider Electric introduces new EV charging solutions

Schneider Electric, an expert in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced new eMobility solutions to address the biggest challenges to electric vehicle (EV) adoption. These innovations will improve the reliability, speed, and convenience of EV charging in homes, workplaces and on the move, the company says. The company’s three new entries […]

Powerful partnership puts solar and wind projects on the map

A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to quickly identify potential locations for green energy projects. Across London, the East and South East, 80% of local authorities have declared a climate emergency and most are creating energy plans. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity in these areas, has combined 18 datasets in […]