Eco Innovation
Increasing energy storage: an alternative to avoiding blackouts
As Western nations continue to battle a global energy crisis arising from supply-side issues, many countries are taking measures to keep the lights on and avoid blackouts.
Addressing manufacturing’s sustainability shortfalls
While COP27 reaffirmed the urgency of the climate crisis, concerns are rising around whether meeting global targets is feasible.
National rail tickets go green
Paragon ID has revolutionised the rail ticket production process to reduce the environmental impact by 87%.
Schneider Electric and Ryse Energy join for renewable energy supply project
Schneider Electric has partnered with Ryse Energy to design and implement a new standardised control system using proprietary intellectual property (IP) for small wind turbines, providing a renewable solution to connect energy users to the grid.
Number of grid-interactive buildings will grow to 203 million in 2031
A report from Guidehouse Insights analyses the growth of grid-interactive buildings engaged with three primary technologies: demand response (DR), solar power generation, and battery energy storage.
Anritsu “Beyond testing, beyond limits, for a sustainable future together” at MWC 2023
Anritsu will be showing advanced solutions supporting the latest 5G standards and network deployments at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 at Barcelona (Hall 5 Stand D41).
Sustainable Innovation at SCHURTER
Devices and products that are connected directly to the Internet are becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives. The development of IoT allows manufacturers to make their products smart. The SCHURTER Smart Platform, which includes a cloud, user app and device firmware, provides the foundation for developing further products.
Why the UK should follow the EU’s solar energy plan
After COP27, Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders Group, said that the world remains on the brink of climate catastrophe and progress made on cutting emissions has been too slow. As the UK watches the aftermath of this summit, all eyes are on Rishi Sunak’s new cabinet to ensure the UK increases its efforts to reach net-zero. Here Dr Franky So, Chief Technology Officer at nanotechnology research company NextGen Nano, explains why the new UK go...
Fugro’s geo-data supports development of UK’s first flexible power station with carbon capture technology
Fugro has been awarded a ground investigation contract for SSE Thermal and Equinor’s planned Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station in North Lincolnshire. When complete, Keadby 3 could become the UK’s first flexible power station equipped with carbon capture technology, capable of capturing up to 1.5m tonnes of carbon annually. The acquired Geo-data will enable stakeholders to understand ground conditions and make informed decisions du...
Green electronics at LOPEC 2023: “We help the industry make the right decisions”
LOPEC, the global trade fair and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, is becoming a meeting place for sustainability.