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E.ON and subsidiary Avacon launch smart grid tool in Germany
E.ON and its subsidiary Avacon have put a new smart grid tool into operation in Germany. The Smart Grid Hub is designed to remotely control grid-connected systems such as solar installations or battery storage. It will work as part of the EU’s InterFlex project, which aims to keep supply stable, even during peaks in demand. Avacon […]
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New milestone for 3D printed burner for gas turbine
Siemens and E.ON have reached a significant milestone with what is said to be the world’s first 3D-printed burner for gas turbines. The burner for an SGT-700 gas turbine has been in operation for a year at E.ON’s combined cycle power plant in Philippsthal in the German state of Hessen. According to Siemens, the burner […]
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ELN Power Ride takes it up a gear for Versus Arthritis
Have a look at this year’s ELN Power Ride, where we got together with the rest of the energy sector and raced around the Redbridge Cycling Centre to raise money for Versus Arthritis. We were helped towards our goal by simultaneous events taking place in Gloucester and Yorkshire – together, we managed to cycle a […]
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Forget milk – an average cow can produce up to 3kwh of electricity
Forget milk – an average cow can produce up to 3kwh of electricity every day. Networking platform Renewity says this power, produced through the anaerobic digestion of manure, can then be sent to the electricity grid. It says the renewable form of energy generation has the advantage of creating gas, liquid and fibrous fertiliser byproducts, […]
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Environment Agency and Fire Service join forces to improve flood resilience
The Environment Agency and the Fire Rescue Service have teamed up and are rolling out new equipment for use during emergencies such as flooding. They have developed a “hose coupling adaptor”, which will give the Environment Agency access to more than 150,000 metres of hose stored by the latter organisation at locations across the UK. […]
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Ørsted sells 50% stake in 1.2GW UK offshore wind farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement to sell a 50% stake in what will be the largest wind farm in the world. The interest in the 1.2GW Hornsea 1 project, which is currently under construction and due to be commissioned in 2020, is being sold to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for £4.46 billion. Under the agreement, […]
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Green Star Energy pays out nearly £680k for mis-selling
Green Star Energy has paid out £679,283 in compensation and to the customer redress fund for mis-selling and not issuing annual statements. Ofgem said the energy company did not comply with its licence when price comparison website Utility Discount acted as a sales channel for the supplier without making it clear to its users. It […]
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New York launches $5m fund for EV charging stations
New York has announced a $5 million (£3.8m) programme for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The Charge Ready NY initiative will provide a $4,000 (£3,046) rebate per charging port for public or private employers, building owners, municipalities and non-profit organisations to install Level 2 charging points, which provide up to 25 […]
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Forecourt owner teams up with EV charging specialist
A forecourt owner has teamed up with an electric vehicle (EV) charging firm to install pay-as-you-go, contactless charging stations. InstaVolt has turned on a rapid EV charger at a GOFUELS’ site in Horwich and is currently installing another two at another of the company’s forecourts in Manchester. The 50kWh charging stations are available for any […]
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Yorkshire Water says satellite trial for leak detection was a success
Yorkshire Water says its trial of satellite technology to detect leaks has been a success. The space-based scanner allowed the firm’s leakage team in Huddersfield and Dewsbury to find double the number of underground leaks than is possible using traditional methods, saving 500,000 litres of water each day. Working with Israeli firm Utilis, Yorkshire Water is now […]
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