Scientists discover enzyme that turns air into electricity
Scientists in Australia have discovered an enzyme that converts air into energy leading them to predict ‘the sky is literally the limit’ for a potential new clean energy source. The finding identifies how the enzyme uses the low amounts of the hydrogen in the atmosphere to create an electrical current. The research team, led by […]
UK Net Zero strategy published
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his Government’s Net Zero Strategy – Building Back Greener – claiming the country is leading the Green Industrial Revolution which will provide a significant competitive edge on the global platform. Last year, the Prime Minister set out his 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution, laying the foundations […]
UK set to witness massive uptake in low-cost green power
A series of initiatives are being rolled out to boost the UK’s renewable energy programme as a report indicated clean energy sources would account for 76% of the nation’s power demand by 2050. RenewableUK claims that the UK’s net-zero target will spur rapid demand for green hydrogen and attract more than £50bn to an already […]
UK’s offshore wind sector boosted by £100m programme
A new £100m programme has been launched to boost the growth of the UK’s offshore wind sector which will, in turn, benefit businesses. The 10-year initiative, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP), has been unveiled by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) to support more than 650 businesses boost the value and growth of the […]
UK Government’s £102m fund for clean energy research
(From Edie.net) The UK Government has launched a £102.5m investment programme in a bid to tackle the challenges the UK faces as the renewables revolution continues, suggesting that the nation’s energy sector could soon be poised to take clean power sources mainstream. Areas of opportunity that could be addressed through the fund, include energy storage, heat […]
UK 2013 Energy Statistics Released
Primary energy production fell by 10.7% compared to the previous year. Energy Imports rose by 6.9% with Norway imports of 46% and 55% for crude oil and gas respectively. From these stats it is easy to see that the UK remains a net importer of energy and our dependence level increased by 43%. Below is […]
Redefining an Efficient Energy Strategy
As we all know, energy prices continue to rise. When trying to reduce the energy consumption of a refurbishment the emphasis is often put on the design materials and implementing renewable energy technologies. A wider approach is more effective along with being able to produce long-term financial savings. An energy strategy is vital, and when […]
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