Renewables
Partnership brings zero-emission heavy goods vehicles to urban areas
A blockchain platform that financially rewards energy saving behaviour using EnergiTokens (ETK) called Energi Mine has announced a partnership with Electra Commercial Vehicles, a UK company that aims to provide commercial vehicle operators with clean, zero-emission solutions for heavy goods trucks.
Bid to roll-out smart meters in Europe accepted
Following a Europe-wide multi-level public tender for the implementation of smart meters, Wiener Netze, accepted the bid submitted by a consortium consisting of Siemens, Landis+Gyr and Iskraemeco.
Solar power trial shines in renewable energy awards
A study to find out how to harness more of the renewable energy generated by solar cells on people’s homes has been honoured at the British Renewable Energy Association Awards.
New whitepaper explores the challenges of EV adoption
As sales of electric vehicles rise and companies begin to capitalise on the increased adoption of the technology, REO UK is urging the industry to consider the three areas of concern: component design, charging infrastructure and battery technology. As part of its call-to-action, the company has released a whitepaper exploring these issues, which can be downloaded from the REO UK website.
Solar panels for a more sustainable power management
Thermo King has expanded its ThermoLite solar panels portfolio with a 110W model designed to provide a sustainable power management solution for reefer units while reducing their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In low light, Thermo King’s solar panels collect energy to keep the refrigeration unit’s battery fully charged. This eliminates the need to use the engine to charge the battery and reduces fuel consumption by up t...
How can digitalisation support energy transformation?
We are officially in a digital age, there is no escaping that, but have you ever wondered how digitalisation will affect different sectors? Well Engineering Specifier editor Anna Flockett spoke to Adrian Timbus, Technology and Solutions Manager in Smart Grid and Renewables at ABB to find out more about what digitalisation holds for the energy sector, and to learn more about virtual power plants.
Low cost solar energy storage solution introduced
The solution for low cost solar energy storage from Azelio is based on Stirling Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with multi-hour Thermal Energy Storage (TES). It can be built in a modular way from small to very large installations with maintained low cost and high efficiency.
Speeding up the development of electric mobility
Today’s government initiatives aimed at reducing the carbon footprint largely contribute to the transition of the automotive sector. Furthermore, as the price of batteries continues to decrease, electric cars could become cheaper than internal combustion engine vehicles, benefitting from a significant drop in life-cycle costs. By 2040, Electric Vehicles (EVs) could even account for 54% of new car sales providing the charging infrastruc...
Recycling your TV during the World Cup 2018
With the World Cup around the corner and OLED TVs a popular purchase, Veolia has received 65% more flat screen TVs at its recycling facility in Shropshire. This equates to 10,500 more compared with this time last year. Using advanced robotics technology 'ROBOTELE' expertly dismantles old TVs into new.
No more waiting at the bus stop, Orbit will be with you in a flash
Designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, Fisker has created an autonomous electric shuttle called Orbit, which will feature Protean Electric's in-wheel eDrive technology which allows the vehicle to maximise interior space while further redefining the future of short trip mobility.