Renewables
Renewable fuels take Coldplay around the world
Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of The Spheres World Tour by 50% compared to the band’s previous world tour.
Is battery swapping a viable solution for e-mobility?
Venture-backed international company Better Place was famous for attempting to pioneer battery swapping technology in electric vehicles (EVs).
Recycled glass waste used in 3D printing
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed the capability to use recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction.
Battery challenge: what's after lithium?
One of the most popular forms of energy storage in the world, the lithium-ion battery is commonly used for portable electronics alongside use within larger forms of technologies such as electric vehicles.
Capturing solar energy and converting it to electricity
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden have succeeded in getting their molecular solar thermal energy storage system (MOST) to capture solar energy, store it for up to 18 years, and release when necessary.
Daloop launches Daloop.Earth to coincide with #EarthDay
Daloop has launched Daloop.Earth, a live carbon calculator that provides business owners with an accurate, visual representation of their potential to reduce global carbon emissions.
Earth Day 2022: Planting trees to offset carbon emissions
From ditching paper documents to switching to electric heating, 29% of businesses in the UK are striving towards net zero carbon emissions in a variety of ways. On its own journey to offset its carbon emissions, Cumbria-based systems integrator Delkia had a tree planting ceremony on March 17, 2022. The event has kicked off Delkia’s carbon reduction plan to achieve net zero by 2050.
What sustainability means for manufacturers in 2022
Is sustainability the secret if manufacturers are to overcome times of turbulence? Gartner’s findings, that 85% of investors regard environmental sustainability goals (ESG) as being key to their investments, suggest it will be.
Urging women to play their part in Scotland's renewables revolution
On the eve of the annual Earth Day celebrations, Scottish Government Minister Lorna Slater has urged more women to join the construction industry and use their skills to build a greener future to help protect the planet.
Lightyear and MyWheels enter into car-sharing partnership
Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world's first long-range solar car, is partnering with The Sharing Group to supply 5,000 Lightyear Two vehicles to its car-sharing platform MyWheels.