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Sprint Power develops wireless charging for electric taxis ahead of UK trial
British technology company Sprint Power has developed a series of wireless charging modules for taxis ahead of a UK Government-backed trial taking place in Nottingham next month. Its electrical distribution system (EDS), power distribution module (PDM) and a high voltage harness assembly will enable a fleet of electric taxis to charge wirelessly via pads attached […]
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Government fires up ‘hydrogen revolution’
The government has today published its much-anticipated Hydrogen Strategy that is predicted to support 9,000 jobs and unlock £4 billion investment by 2030. As part of the strategy, a new public consultation has been launched to look at ways to lower the cost of hydrogen production. A new £240 million ‘Net Zero Hydrogen Fund’ will […]
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Government launches greenwashing crackdown
The government has today announced its intention to tighten rules around green tariffs. That comes just two days after circulated reports about new plans to halt energy suppliers’ greenwashing. The new rules will mean that green electricity tariffs will be reviewed amid concerns energy companies could be exaggerating their environmental credentials. The review aims to […]
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‘Coca-Cola most polluting brand on UK beaches’
Coca-Cola is the most littered brand on UK beaches, according to a new report. The report has been released by charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), which claims that two-thirds of the UK’s plastic and packaging can be traced to just 12 companies. The charity has based this claim on the pollution collected from its Million […]
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Kwasi Kwarteng backs heat pump training scheme
Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng has backed a new heat pump training course, which aims to provide the heating industry with the skills required to meet the needs of Boris Johnson’s ‘Ten Point Plan’. The training course has been launched by the Heat Pump Association (HPA) to overhaul the journey to becoming a heat pump installer […]
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Reliance Industries to double PET bottles recycling capacity in India
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced plans to double the recycling capacity of its PET bottles in Andhra Pradesh, India. The move is part of the company’s efforts to move towards a more sustainable and circular economy and bolster the entire polyester and polymer value chain. The new facility, which will be built and operated […]
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More than a third of councils ‘support policies that could potentially increase emissions’
Nearly 37% of councils in England support policies that could potentially make their area’s emissions soar. That’s according to a new survey by the BBC, which suggests these local authorities support at least one carbon-intensive policy, including road building and airport expansion. The research, which was conducted between March and June and surveyed 149 top […]
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Ampelmann seals 13 offshore wind contracts in Europe
Ampelmann has secured 13 offshore wind contracts in Europe during the first half of 2021, including its first project in French waters. The company will support the maintenance operations of these wind farms, which will involve transferring cargo and personnel to and from the facility. Ampelmann claims to have enabled the safe transfer of more […]
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India’s Reliance joins Bills Gates to invest in US energy storage company
India’s Reliance New Energy Solar Limited (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has joined Bill Gates and other investors to back a US energy storage company. They are investing a total of $144 million (£104m) in Massachusetts-based Ambri to help the company commercialise and grow its long duration energy storage systems business globally. RNESL […]
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How much carbon can you capture with your joystick?
A new educational video game that will focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the new project that brought together SSE Thermal and Abertay University. Following a competition that asked students to submit their ideas for an interactive video game inspired by CCS, a team of four students was awarded the top prize. The […]
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