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  • Sweden’s Linköping University partners with Siemens Energy

    (L. – r.) LiU’s Vice-Chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson and Hans Holmström, CEO of Siemens Energy AB. Image: Magnus Johansson Linköping University (LiU) has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy on solutions to energy sector challenges. The partnership, LiU’s ninth, will open the way for new areas of skills development and research that can contribute…


  • National Grid’s John Pettigrew to be replaced by former Shell executive

    John Pettigrew. Image courtesy National Grid National Grid has appointed Zoë Yujnovich as its next chief executive, succeeding John Pettigrew after almost 10 years in the post. Yujnovich will join from Shell where she was integrated gas and upstream director and member of the Executive Committee, Pettigrew will retire from his role effective 16 November…


  • Trump’s proposed budget cancels billions of dollars in energy infrastructure

    Image courtesy 123rf The deferred resignation programme started at the US Department of Energy (DOE) last week, cutting billions of dollars in infrastructure investments, environmental programmes, research grants, and renewable energy projects. Sources told Factor This that about half of the Solar Energy Technologies Office, or anyone with less than ten years of tenure, took…


  • UNESDA rolls out tailored LCA online tool to assess the environmental footprint of products

    UNESDA has announced the launch of a tailored life cycle assessment (LCA) online tool to help its members assess the environmental footprint of their products. The LCA tool, built in collaboration with technology services company Pilario, enables soft drinks companies to measure, compare and improve the environmental performance of their products, taking into account the…


  • Internet-inspired power distribution and sharing system starts in Sweden

    Gunilla Flygare, Vice President and Business Development Manager LKF, Fredrik Millertson, CEO LKF, Jonas Birgersson, Chairman ViaEuropa, Mats Helmfrid, Chairman of the City Council, Lund Municipality, Markus Paulsson, Project Manager CoAction Lund, Lund Municipality. Image courtesy CoAction Lund In Lund, Sweden, an iniative known as EnergyNet has been undertaken to change how electricity is shared…


  • Artisan French Bakery launches workshops for all levels

    Comptoir Bakery – the London-based artisan destination bakery – has launched workshops for all levels of experience, where would-be bakers can learn to create and taste traditional patisserie from a renowned French master pastry chef in a fun and inviting environment. At the immersive workshops, bakers will benefit from the knowledge and experience of charismatic…


  • Two big V2G players become one: Nuvve acquires Fermata Energy

    Fermata Energy V2X bidirectional charger was the first to be approved by Nissan for use in the US. Image courtesy Fermata Energy. Nuvve Holding Corp., known for its in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and grid modernisation solutions, announced the acquisition of “substantially all” of the net assets of Fermata, a leading V2G platform provider in the…


  • GB smart meter network set for major upgrade

    Image courtesy Tomato Energy The Data Communications Company (DCC) is partnering with IBM UK, CGI, Netcompany, and Vodafone to upgrade the GB smart meter network. The aim of the upgrade is to modernise the data service provider (DSP) platform, which controls messaging between the smart metering equipment and energy suppliers, network operators and other users.…


  • Bulls Joins TVO’s Global Business Development Team

    May 4, 2025 Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of solutions for the offshore industry, expanded its global business development team with the addition of Barry Bulls as the new Business Development Lead for the US team. Image courtesy TVO Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of solutions for the offshore industry, expanded its global…


  • First building blocks in place for Belgium’s North Sea energy island

    Image credit: Elia Group Transmission company Elia Group has announced that construction has started on the Princess Elisabeth Island, an artificial energy island located 45km off the coast in the Belgian North Sea. The company confirmed that the first two of 23 caissons have been submerged at their final location. Caissons are concrete building blocks…