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UK offshore wind sector unveils 30GW vision
UK offshore wind sector unveils 30GW vision Mar 20, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The offshore wind industry in the UK has set out its vision to more than double its capacity to 30GW by 2030. It has committed to work with the government on a […]
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Solar-hybrid plant hits gold in Burkina Faso
Solar-hybrid plant hits gold in Burkina Faso Mar 20, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock Energy technology manufacturer Wärtsilä has delivered what it claims is the world’s largest solar-hybrid power plant at a gold mine in Burkina Faso. It was selected to build a 15MW solar facility to work in conjunction with […]
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New online hub to help consumers reduce energy bills
New online hub to help consumers reduce energy bills Mar 19, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock/ELN A new online hub providing information and advice to consumers to help them reduce their energy bills has been launched. The Big Energy Conversation features case studies, top tips, infographics and videos along with advice from […]
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Intelligence chiefs consider Russian threats to UK infrastructure
Intelligence chiefs consider Russian threats to UK infrastructure Mar 19, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock Intelligence chiefs have warned power bosses to boost security measures amid fears of a cyber attack from Russia as tensions with the UK increase. Officials from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned National Grid, energy […]
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Moss air filters – we’re lichen it
Moss air filters – we’re lichen it Mar 16, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon 0 Image: GreenBlue A new bio-technology air filter that uses moss to clean polluted urban air has been adopted by several large organisations across the UK. GreenBlue’s CityTree bench has a large plant-based screen which captures particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and […]
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Crypocurrencies start hotting up with new heater
Crypocurrencies start hotting up with new heater Mar 18, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Smart Data, Top Stories 0 Image: Qarnot An innovative new heater could keep you warm using waste heat generated from mining crypocurrencies. French startup Qarnot’s QC1 device vents heat generated from its processors – getting rid of heat is usually one […]
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Greener public transport for Copenhagen
Greener public transport for Copenhagen Mar 17, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Siemens Siemens has won an order to build a light rail system in Denmark. The contract from Greater Copenhagen Light Rail I/S includes 27 four-car Avenio trams, rail electrification, workshop equipment, overall project management and system integration. […]
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#ShortFuse 16/03/18
#ShortFuse 16/03/18 Mar 16, 2018 george marshall ShortFuse 0 tweet Article source: http://www.energylivenews.com/2018/03/16/shortfuse-16-03-18/
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Global solar market grows to almost 100GW
Global solar market grows to almost 100GW Mar 16, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon, Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock The global solar power market saw a strong year in 2017, with capacity increasing by 29.3%. It grew to 98.9GW last year in comparison to 76.5GW in 2016, according to latest figures from SolarPower Europe. Around […]
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‘Plastic particles in water are drop in the ocean’
‘Plastic particles in water are drop in the ocean’ Mar 16, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Water 0 Image: Shutterstock A recent study suggesting plastic bottles leak harmful particles into water doesn’t take into account the high number of other particles consumed by people on a daily basis. That’s according to Steve Thomas, Head of Applied […]
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