Nexans to connect Oseberg Field Centre with renewable energy
Nexans has won a more than 80 million euros contract to manufacture and install a power cable system that will deliver electricity directly from the Norwegian power grid to its Oseberg Field Centre. The cable system will provide renewable energy to the field and the contract is an important part of Equinor’s ongoing commitment to […]
UK partnership’s smart grid innovation to improve sustainability in India
An innovative smart grid solution developed by two UK-based companies will help provide cleaner, more reliable power to millions of people in the state of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Enzen and Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS), a clean energy tech company based in Glasgow, are collaborating on India’s first ever Active Network Management (ANM) project for […]
GE announces investment to create new generation of UK Engineers
General Electric (GE) has announced a five-year, $3.5 million (£2.5m) investment in the UK as part of its global Next Engineers programme, to increase the diversity of young people entering engineering. The UK programme will be based in Staffordshire, where GE operates three sites that design, develop, and service products used throughout the power and renewable […]
Leading B2B renewable energy supplier changes its name to Drax
B2B renewable energy supplier Haven Power is changing its name to Drax, to deliver the products and services businesses and organisations need in order to support UK efforts to reach net zero. Haven Power was acquired by Drax Group in 2009 and supplies more than 20,000 large industrial and commercial customers with over 12TWh of […]
Battery energy storage facility supports renewable energy mix
One of the biggest battery energy storage facilities in the UK has been connected to the electricity network in Burgess Hill to support renewable energy. UK Power Networks recently connected the new battery plant to the distribution network for the site’s developers, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, and Harmony Energy. […]
ERA invests in sustainability commitments with new appointment
Home security and fenestration component provider, ERA, has recruited a new Sustainability Programme Manager to lead its environmental improvement journey, as part of its comprehensive sustainability strategy. Kerri Nadel has a wealth of experience in sustainable product innovation, including the successful reduction of waste materials, following five years as Innovation Technologist for Tarmac. As part […]
Freedom installs first POC-MAST on SSEN network
NG Bailey’s Freedom business has delivered a Point of Connection Mast – POC-MAST – installation for a 70MW solar farm on the Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN), the first to be used on their network. The 213-acre solar farm at the former RAF Lyneham base in Wiltshire was the first to be developed with […]
World-first trial paves the way for new renewable energy market
Innovative trials on the South East’s electricity network have set the foundations for a world-first short-term market for renewable energy sources. Power Potential – a joint project between National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and electricity network operator UK Power Networks – is demonstrating how wind and solar farms can dynamically feed in power to […]
ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions
On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030, sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and establishing energy efficiency targets, including the systematic use of energy management systems. As part of its new Sustainability Strategy and its ambition to enable a low-carbon society, ABB has […]
Connectus Electrical enjoys green surge in demand
Connectus Electrical is enjoying a surge in demand thanks to its specific expertise around renewables – just as it also celebrates its 10th anniversary in business. The business, which employs 28 fully qualified electricians, was founded in 2011 by Stephen John, an electrical and contract specialist, and Carl Brooks, a vastly experienced electrical engineer with […]