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Large energy users say Energy Live Future was a hit!
The Energy Live Future event in London yesterday attracted 200 delegates with more than £2 billion worth of energy spend. Large energy users said it was “fun and innovative”, “thought-provoking” and “interesting to see people looking forward” in the industry. Article source: http://www.energylivenews.com/2018/06/08/large-energy-users-say-energy-live-future-was-a-hit/
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ELF 2018: Nuclear is the best energy tech for Mars but solar is most convenient
A nuclear power station would be the best energy technology for Mars but solar is the most convenient. That’s the view of Bas Lansdorp, CEO and Co-founder of Mars One, which aims to establish a permanent habitable settlement on the red planet, with the first demonstration mission expected in 2022. Speaking to ELN at the […]
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New digital hub for nuclear capacity building
A digital platform for new nuclear energy capacity building has been launched. The International Atomic Energy Agency’s online hub (IAEA) focuses on workforce planning, leadership, training and stakeholder involvement to support countries with operating nuclear power plants and those considering or developing new programmes. It allows registered users to join communities of practice for information […]
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Role of energy managers ‘to change dramatically in next decade’
The role of energy managers is going to change dramatically as the sector shifts to a more decentralised, low carbon model. That’s according to Jeff Whittingham, Managing Director of Ørsted, who spoke to ELN at today’s Energy Live Future event in London. He said energy managers would no longer be focused primarily on procuring energy from […]
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SSE to invest £350m in Siemens’ new gas turbine plant
SSE is investing £350 million in Siemens’ new highly efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant. The Scottish energy giant and the global technology firm will work together to develop the Keadby 2 facility in Lincolnshire, which is expected to have a total capacity of 840MW and 63% efficiency. Siemens said it will use […]
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Energy Live Future is off to Mars and beyond!
It’s the second edition of the Energy Live Future (ELF) event today, with more than 200 delegates attending from across the country. Major energy end users spending more than £2 billion worth of energy will be part of the exclusive event at The Crystal in London, which has achieved an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM rating for sustainability. […]
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UK Government greenlights third runway plans at Heathrow Airport
The UK Government has approved controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport but said it would only proceed if air quality obligations are met. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling added the £14 billion project would create “tens of thousands” of local jobs and apprenticeships as well as boost the economy for future generations. His […]
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Renewable capacity swelled by 178GW in 2017
Global renewable energy capacity increased by 178GW last year. That’s according to policy group REN21, which said clean power accounted for 70% of net additions to global power supply in 2017. The organisation’s new report shows solar capacity increased by 29% relative to the year before, rising to 98GW. This was more than net capacity […]
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Latest Jobs- Head of Engineering & Project Delivery- Redzone Recruitment
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Circular economy ‘could halve Europe’s industrial emissions by 2050’
The circular economy could halve Europe’s industrial emissions by 2050 and make it possible to keep global warming below 2°C. That’s according to a new report from Finnish innovation fund Sitra and the European Climate Foundation, which suggests implementing green business models, reusing materials and improving resource efficiency are key to building a competitive, net-zero emissions […]
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