Eco Innovation
Sustainability high on agenda for IT professionals
Paessler surveyed IT administrators worldwide, revealing that energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental concerns are high on the agenda for IT professionals in the UK. In fact seven in 10 (70%) of respondents agreed that it is IT’s responsibility to ensure their organisation is sustainable and environmentally friendly, ranking ahead of the c-suite (52%).
Switzerland attempts to lift solar PV market
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swiss solar PV market is on the verge of experiencing a slump. To offset this threat and support the residential and commercial rooftop solar, Switzerland has offered to increase financial support through rebates by another $47m.
Successful triboelectric energy harvesting and sensing (TENG): what next?
The new triboelectrics addresses big issues such as pandemics, air pollution and sensors everywhere so it can create billion dollar businesses. It has already led to sale of self-powered electrostatic face masks that really do filter deadly particulates.
Compressor upgrade saves 60 tonnes of CO2 a year
Midas Pattern Company is a precision polyurethane moulding manufacturer who took a compressor system audit from an Atlas Copco distributor as part of its green initiative project, leading to an equipment upgrade. Not only did this move achieve substantial energy savings but, at the same time, the company's carbon footprint was reduced by some 60 tonnes per annum.
Could bioenergy be Britain’s energy future?
In this article, Alan Binning, Regional Manager at energy grid software provider, COPA-DATA, examines the potential of bioenergy generation and why, to integrate this valuable energy source into the smart grid, intelligent technology is essential.
Nanotechnology challenges the solar debate
Could an evolution in photovoltaics sidestep arguments against solar panels? Nanotechnolgy has the potential to deliver more efficient, flexible solar panels, driving innovation and new applications and a release from centralised power source, says Dr Franky So is chief technology officer of Nextgen Nano.
Accelerated subsea clean energy growth with investment
Subsea clean energy specialists EC-OG have received £1.6m from an investment consortium led by Par Equity. EC-OG will use the funds to support its growth plans, which focus on the exploitation of its innovative Halo battery storage system designed for subsea applications. The investment will create up to 40 jobs in Aberdeen over the next 12 months.
Mining site power plant to utilise solar energy
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering, equipment, and technical advisory for a 44 MW power plant to be installed at the Mansourah & Massarah Gold Project mine in Saudi Arabia. It will be the first newbuild power project in the country to utilise a hybrid concept, with engine technology and solar energy and will allow the mining site power plant to efficiently utilise solar energy.
Keeping the turbines turning
As the need for renewable energy grows, so too does the need for reliable electronics for turbines. Design engineers are charged with the task of keeping turbines turning and ensuring that power flows reliably, says Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK.
Minecraft teaches renewable energy to housebound students
Together with Minecraft and Blockworks, EIT InnoEnergy has made Lumen, a game-based learning module that teaches youth about sustainable and renewable energy, available via Minecraft: Education Edition to celebrate Earth Day 2020.