4 May 2021, London – UK savers want their money to do good in the world as research from Make My Money Matter reveals that 44% of pension holders would switch to a green pension if offered one by their provider – equating to almost 18 million* savers across the country.…

Now that the world has placed a greater focus on the effects we have on the environment, finding more environmentally friendly ways to source our energy is vital. The world has already found some innovative ways to sustainably produce energy without the reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas. However,…

If we take a look at the evolution of transportation systems around the world, we can see the future of cars is electric—but how far is the future? Is it too distant? Actually, no. There are people across the world who would buy an electric car tomorrow — if only…

See the power of a rock avalanche. It is a reminder of potential energy. In Switzerland monster trucks carry ore down from mountainside quarries, the regenerative braking creating almost enough energy to get the empty truck back up again. In an open-pit mine of the future, monster trucks carrying ore…...

Nearly £1 million of smart investment in the South East’s electricity network is set to pave the way for new generators of renewable energy to connect to the grid. UK Power Networks is rolling out new ‘load blinding relays’ across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to unlock capacity for new connections.…

Bakker Magnetics is starting the production and assembly of the magnetic modules which will power the GE Renewable Energy turbines for the world’s largest offshore wind park. SME finance specialist Caple has facilitated €3.9M in funding for this Dutch company from Brabant. The loan for the project was provided by…

Producing clean and versatile hydrogen will fulfil a vital role in meeting global decarbonisation goals A new 1.5 MWth pilot plant is being built at Cranfield University to test an innovative hydrogen production technology that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The HyPER project (Bulk Hydrogen Production by Sorbent Enhanced Steam…

The surge in electric vehicles has created a need for effective lithium ion battery recycling in the UK. A solution is a step closer, as Fenix Battery Recycling, Ever Resource and the University of Birmingham have received £955K in grant funding to develop an innovative technology to make lithium ion battery recycling cleaner…

The UK government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is soon expected to deliver its strategy for heat and buildings decarbonisation. Today – 31 March – BEIS Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Climate Change, Lord Callanan, joined an expert panel to discuss the beginning of the journey…

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded the firm order from RWE for the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power project. Sofia represents a giant leap for the company; located 195 km off the UK’s north eastern coast on Dogger Bank in the North Sea, the project will be the first to install the company’s flagship 14 MW Direct Drive…