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GRIDSERVE unveils UK-wide network of solar-powered EV chargers
GRIDSERVE has committed to deploying a network of 100 electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourts across the UK. In its bid to make EV charging ‘as easy as using petrol stations’, the hybrid infrastructure provider will supply the chargers with clean, affordable solar energy and says an average car will be able to fuel up in […]
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The North Face turns old tents into new bags
The North Face has teamed up with fashion designer Christopher Raeburn to sell bags made from recycled tents. In an effort to reduce waste, the outdoor and lifestyle clothing company has crafted eco-friendly accessories from old expedition equipment. The bags, which are available as part of a limited release, are each made of different parts […]
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Government consults on creation of industrial energy efficiency fund
The government is seeking views on how a new fund can help industry improve energy efficiency while cutting energy bills and moving to low carbon processes. It has launched an “information consultation” on the design of the £315 million Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) – which is aimed at supporting businesses with high energy use, […]
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An uncertain market ‘means agility is needed in planning and decision-making’
An uncertain market means agility is needed in planning and decision-making processes. That’s the verdict from Mark Keeling, Sales Director at SSE Energy, who spoke to ELN Editor Sumit Bose at this year’s Energy Live Consultancy Conference at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. He said current conditions mean there is a lot of uncertainty for suppliers, […]
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Tesco trials plastic-free fruit and veg
Tesco has announced it is to launch a plastic-free fruit and veg trial at two of its stores in the UK. The supermarket’s stores in Watford and Swindon will remove plastic wrapping from around 45 of their products and instead sell them loose. The retailer suggests if the move is successful, it could potentially see […]
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Plummeting price of batteries ‘opens opportunities for renewable future’
The plummeting price of lithium-ion batteries is opening up new opportunities for them to be used to balance a renewables-heavy generation mix. That’s according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), which has published a new update for the first half of 2019 showing the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for the technology has fallen by […]
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Brexit: Waste firms urged to review contingency plans in no-deal scenario
Businesses that export waste from the UK are being reminded to review their contingency plans in case of disruption at ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. All existing consents which authorise the export of hazardous waste, called ‘notified waste’, to any EU country will remain valid when the UK leaves the EU, with […]
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‘Water market isn’t fundamentally flawed, it just needs time to evolve’
The water market isn’t fundamentally flawed, it just needs time to evolve. That’s the verdict from Tony McHardy, Corporate Director at Water Plus Business, who spoke to ELN Editor Sumit Bose at this year’s Energy Live Consultancy Conference at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. He said since opening, there has been success in certain segments […]
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Small supplier failures ‘result of too much enthusiasm and not enough expertise’
Small energy supplier failures are a result of too much enthusiasm and not enough expertise. That’s the verdict from Mark Anderson, Sales and Marketing Director at Haven Power, who spoke to ELN Editor Sumit Bose at this year’s Energy Live Consultancy Conference (ELCC) at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. As hundreds of consultants and brokers […]
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SSEN invests £3m in ‘self-restoring’ network technology
SSE Networks (SSEN) has invested £3 million in an automated technology that allows its networks to “self-restore” following any faults. The distribution network operator (DNO) said the Automated Power Restoration System (APRS) detects when and where there is a fault on the network and it either chooses the most suitable alternative cable circuit to switch […]
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