Eco Innovation

Schneider Electric has announced a partnership with geo (Green Energy Options), smart home energy company based in Cambridge, to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero homes.

The e-loop energy supply series which increases safety and reduces procurement and installation time has been expanded to suit static applications, including shore power supplies. Shore power offers the provision of electrical power to a ship at berth so that its main and auxiliary engines can be shut down.

In modern history, the linear economy has been prevalent, with the input of raw materials for processing and use, followed by waste at the other end. As waste has piled up and as carbon emissions have instigated climate dangers, there is an increasing urgency to shift towards a circular economy. Here, Jordan Flagel, Guest Author at Matmatch, explains which materials to adopt in a circular economy.

Global technology company, ABB and Hydrogen Optimized have agreed to jointly explore the development of large-scale green hydrogen production systems connected to the electrical grid to offer a clean, sustainable and affordable energy source.

Vertical farming, the practice of growing crops indoors under tightly controlled conditions, is continuing to expand rapidly. By using LED lighting tailored to the exact needs of the crop, alongside advanced hydroponic growing systems, and growing crops in vertically stacked trays, vertical farms can achieve yields hundreds of times higher than the same area of traditional farmland.

Following the success of Graphene For Energy Storage - a digital event to investigate the potential of nanomaterials in energy - the Graphene Flagship has launched its 'Graphene For' digital event series. The multi-event series will discuss the latest research and technologies from the realm of materials science.

Life after lockdown looks greener in the UK with 66% of Brits planning on making more eco-conscious choices to lead a more sustainable life after complete lockdown lifts, according to international research from bags and computing accessories brand, Targus.

Climeworks has signed agreements with both Carbfix and ON Power to lay the foundation for a new plant that will significantly scale-up carbon dioxide removal and storage in Iceland. The new plant will be able to permanently remove 4000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air per year.

This week, offshore wind power developer, Ørsted have conducted a cable pull in at Lincolnshire’s Horseshoe Point beach. The operation saw 39km of cable being installed onshore in preparation for Ørsted’s latest and largest offshore wind farm.

A packaging deal with an ethical skincare manufacturer signals the start of an exciting new partnership for Teysha Technologies. The company, who has pioneered a naturally derived 'second generation bioplastic', has signed up to work with the Kind Planet Company in a move that supports the global empowerment of women and minorities in marginalised African communities and its desire to purge the oceans of plastic waste.