Renewables
COP27: Global agreement in green tech
The UK is leading a global agreement to make green technologies cheaper and more accessible around the world, while also creating green jobs for generations both at home and abroad.
AI-Powered Cloud-connected battery management system for EVs
AI-powered digital twin models in the cloud aim to improve EVs battery range, efficiency, safety, and lifetime and herald multiple new applications.
Sustainable airship could boost connectivity across the Highlands and Islands
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) announced a concept study to explore the use case for introducing Airlander 10 aircraft for passenger transport and freight in the Highlands and Islands.
Making the energy system smart
In October 2022, the European Union (EU) adopted its action plan to digitalise the energy system for a more efficient, sustainable, secure and competitive energy market.
COP27: PM pledges to make the UK a clean energy superpower
At COP27, the Prime Minister plans to set out his intention to make the UK a clean energy superpower.
Charity’s plea to solve waste management crisis
Open burning of waste in many African nations is reaching a tipping point and action must be taken, according to charity, Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
COP27 to focus on delivering on the promises of Paris
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 opened on the 6th November with the key aim of ensuring full implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Breakthrough bio-based polyurethane system for lower carbon automotive acoustic application
Huntsman announces the launch of ACOUSTIFLEX VEF BIO system – a pioneering bio-based viscoelastic foam technology for moulded acoustic applications in the automotive industry that contains up to 20% bio-based content, derived from vegetable oils.
Hydrogen could provide transport fuel alternative – but investment is needed
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new report which gives a detailed look at the key factors that will determine hydrogen’s future as a sustainable road transport fuel – a shift which could be vital to reach the Government’s Net Zero 2050 targets.
Recovering critical materials to save the planet
Every day, vast volumes of critical resources, precious metals, minerals, and chemicals, are thrown away. Inefficient waste management, consumer behaviour and a lack of awareness means that some of these materials only have a single-use life, when they could be recovered, and their value put back into the economy. Tetronics explains how plasma technology can recover precious metals and put their value back into the economy.