Powering Royal Navy ships with hybrid-electric engines
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Market Exploration called Hybridisation of the Navy, which aims to identify hybrid powertrain technologies for Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships. This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Naval Ships Support Central Engineering […]
DW Windsor Looks to the Future with Expanded Street Lighting Portfolio
DW Windsor is proud to announce the launch of its latest product innovation, Daytona. With replaceable light modules, an elegant design and the power to adapt to the needs of its surroundings, Daytona is set to transform the illumination of urban spaces. Daytona is an intelligent lighting solution that helps specifiers deliver the right light […]
Bureau Veritas hails Government’s latest steps on supporting Net Zero targets
Following the publication of the Government’s landmark Net Zero Strategy in October, Bureau Veritas has welcomed further clarity on the UK’s sustainability commitments. Referencing the economy-wide plans for how British businesses and consumers will be supported in making the transition to clean energy and green technology, Bureau Veritas describes the Strategy as ‘long-awaited and necessary detail’ […]
Pharos powers up dynamic forest fascia
Located 2km from Copenhagen’s downtown area, the original Amagerværket power plant was built in 1971 and was located far from residential areas. However, the city’s growing population has led to homes getting closer, and to guarantee safety for those living nearby, the power plant has gone through several upgrades to eliminate any production of harmful emissions, and […]
Schneider Electric enables 86% carbon footprint reduction on railways
Schneider Electric has announced that they are working with Network Rail to install cost-effective and environmentally friendly intelligent signalling equipment across four locations in Scotland. The new equipment will enable a more sustainable solution to reducing infrastructure failures and downtime for repairs, which will help lessen disruption for passengers and improve value for money for […]
Two thirds of local authorities have no plans to install EV chargers
A freedom of information request (FoI) by leading electrical industry trade body ECA revealed that almost two thirds (66%) of local authorities do not have any plans to roll out electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs). With government plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, the lack of charging infrastructure could […]
EnviroVent reveals sustainability roadmap to achieve net-zero
EnviroVent has revealed its Roadmap to Net-Zero, which will see the company achieve net-zero carbon across its business by 2030. The company’s Roadmap to Net-Zero will generate emissions savings of over 1,000 tonnes of carbon in the next 10 years. Jane McLean, Quality & Environmental Systems Manager at EnviroVent, explains: “Environmental sustainability is very important […]
Trojan Energy launches project for on-street EV charging
Trojan Energy has announced a new project to develop a single, publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charge point that can be installed on the street outside a customer’s home and powered by their domestic electricity supply – the first on-street charger to allow this. The new Aon Charger is being developed as part of the […]
Multi-vehicle charging hubs are the future for commercial transport
Plans being developed to open up electric bus charging hubs to lorries and vans so that any business can charge its electric vehicles (EVs) would help accelerate the UK’s transition to low carbon transport, according to energy industry leader SSE and SWARCO Smart Charging. The idea was highlighted today (25 Oct) during a visit to […]
Fully Charged challenges global governments to electrify almost everything
Fully Charged has released a clean energy and transportation manifesto. Supported by some of the most pioneering businesses from across the energy and transport sectors, it challenges global governments to quit the chat and act today. From electrifying almost every form of ground transportation, to accelerating the switch to renewable energy generation, the Fully Charged […]