Eco Innovation

Industrial software expert, COPA-DATA has warned that Boris’ ambitious wind power plans must not overlook critical investments in software. During the conference speech, the prime minister pledged £160m for a new scheme that he believes will ‘power every home in the country’ with wind power within a decade.

PowerCell Sweden has signed a Nordic cooperation agreement with Soltech Group regarding a joint development f fuel cell solutions for solar energy based on the two companies’ products within fuel cells and solar energy. In a first collaborative project, the two companies will conduct a feasibility study regarding a stationary power solution that will secure power supply for Amokabel AB in Alstermo, Småland.

The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) is embarking on an ambitious plan to further its research into energy solutions and Net Zero pathways, applying for a further £250m of Government funding in the Comprehensive Spending Review. The project is representative of the regions’ ambitious climate agenda and stands to level up the Midlands, kickstarting employment following the pandemic through the creation of almost 7,000 high skilled, gr...

Kerlink and ClearBlade have announced an out-of-the-box smart city and agriculture asset monitoring solution that combines best-of-breed gateways and device management, edge application, LoRaWAN network management, and IoT-platform capabilities.

English homeowners are now able to apply for a £5,000 Green Homes Grant voucher (up to £10k for low income households) to pay for the installation of energy-saving home improvements. The consumer can directly apply for the grant, but it needs to be performed by an accredited installer. The Green Homes Grant is a very welcome scheme to make households more energy efficient.

The electricity is facing a substantial change, due to the growing amount of renewable energies installed. Because of the necessity of decarbonise the electricity grid, a growing installation of variable renewable energies is expected for the future.

Southeast Asian regions are some of the biggest worldwide agriculture producers, as well as the main areas responsible for biomass wastes, such as agricultural residues, wood biomass, animal waste and municipal solid waste, while also producing, millions of tonnes of single use plastics.

Improving the capacity to store electricity is playing a key role in the transition to clean energy technologies. Between 2005 and 2018, patenting activity in batteries and other electricity storage technologies grew at an average annual rate of 14% worldwide, four times faster than the average of all technology fields, according to a joint study published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Governed by strict regulations designed to safeguard our planet, car scrappage unlocks a host of environmental benefits. The automotive industry is leading the way in recycling innovation on a global scale. Here, Scrap Car Comparison offer expert insight into the environmental benefits of car scrappage, and the three-step recycling process that’s followed when a vehicle is scrapped.

With climate change continuing to intensify on a global scale, it is more important than ever to prioritise the role of recycling across all industries. The automotive industry is at the forefront of the recycling revolution, leading recycling innovation across the nation and beyond.