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  • EIB provided record billion Euros of new solar last year

    EIB provided record billion Euros of new solar last year Mar 10, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock The European Investment Bank (EIB) provided €1.05 billion (£930m) of new solar energy financing around the world last year. It also committed to increasing support for climate investments in developing economies to represent […]

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  • UK backs Peru’s first green bonds market

    UK backs Peru’s first green bonds market Mar 09, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon, Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK is helping develop the first green bonds market in Peru. It has joined forces with the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) in an effort to tackle climate change in the country. A Guide to Green […]

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  • European cities ‘lead way on green buildings and climate disclosure’

    European cities ‘lead way on green buildings and climate disclosure’ Mar 09, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock European cities are leading the way on developing building energy standards and improving climate disclosure due to strong mandates from the EU. That’s according to energy expert and certification body DNV GL, which says […]

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  • Government considers Bristol’s air pollution

    Government considers Bristol’s air pollution Mar 09, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK Government is funding a feasibility study to see how air pollution in Bristol could be reduced. Earlier this week Cabinet considered a wide range of measures such as more investment in public transport and cycling, changes […]

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  • MPs launch inquiry into changing Arctic climate

    MPs launch inquiry into changing Arctic climate Mar 08, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry into the rapid changes in the Arctic as a result of climate change. Governance is managed through the Arctic Council – made up of eight states and Arctic […]

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  • Rolls-Royce inks Hinkley Point C nuclear deal

    Rolls-Royce inks Hinkley Point C nuclear deal Mar 08, 2018 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon 0 Artist’s impression of Hinkley Point C. Copyright: EDF Energy Rolls-Royce has won a contract to provide heat exchangers for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. It has now signed an agreement with EDF Energy after being selected as the […]

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  • E.ON and Nissan team up on low carbon mobility

    E.ON and Nissan team up on low carbon mobility Mar 07, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0 Image: Nissan E.ON and Nissan are collaborating to develop electric vehicle (EV) and distributed energy technologies. They plan to explore opportunities for both pilot activities and commercial offers related to charging infrastructure, vehicle-to-grid services and grid integration, as […]

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  • Essex and Hertfordshire partner to go smart

    Essex and Hertfordshire partner to go smart Mar 07, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Smart Data, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Essex County Council and Hertfordshire County Council have announced they are working together to trial a range of new smart city technologies. In partnership with Cambridge-based technology firm Telensa, the two councils will assess […]

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  • ‘Cybersecurity to be biggest tech in next three years’

    ‘Cybersecurity to be biggest tech in next three years’ Mar 06, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance, Smart Data 0 Image: Shutterstock Cybersecurity is expected to be the main digital technology energy companies expect to adopt in the next three years. That’s according to a new survey of 1,000 senior IT and business leaders, conducted by […]

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  • Sub-zero temperatures send prices snowballing

    Sub-zero temperatures send prices snowballing Mar 06, 2018 Freddie Rand Industry Round-up, Markets Finance, The Haven Power Market Report 0 Haven Power The Haven Power market report: keeping you up to date with energy market changes over the last 7 days. Here’s a summary of the week starting 26th February: Freezing temperatures in the UK […]

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