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Britain trials using offshore wind for grid restoration. The Blade project aims to enhance energy security by enabling offshore wind farms to play a crucial role in grid restoration. This initiative involves collaboration among major industry players to explore innovative methods for restarting the grid.
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Segen Ltd secures exclusive distribution of 3ti’s FastHub. The six-month agreement allows Segen to exclusively supply the innovative Papilio3, a rapid-deploy smart solar EV Charging FastHub, to meet the growing demand for efficient and scalable EV charging infrastructure across the UK.
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Impulse Embedded unveils rugged AI platform for harsh environments. The Neousys SEMIL-2200GC Series delivers high-performance AI and extreme durability, meeting the demands of defence, security, and industrial applications. Equipped with NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU, it offers real-time intelligence in the toughest conditions.
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Cannabis compounds show promise in ovarian cancer treatment. Scientists have identified potential anti-cancer effects of CBD and THC on ovarian cancer cells, with both compounds inhibiting cell proliferation. This research could pave the way for new therapies, although further studies are needed to confirm clinical applications.
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Naked Energy launches solar thermal system design service. The service aids businesses in planning and deploying integrated solar thermal systems. Naked Energy’s Virtu collectors boast the highest energy density in the industry, offering significant efficiency over conventional PV panels. The service aims to optimise renewable heating systems for commercial applications.
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Aggreko supports BESS commissioning at Europe’s largest battery farm. The company provided a critical load bank and generator package for a 500 MW Battery Energy Storage System in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This system ensures seamless grid balancing by storing and discharging renewable energy. The project aligns with sustainability goals and reduces emissions.
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A central England hospital upgraded its infrastructure systems. To ensure uninterrupted healthcare, ICS Cool Energy provided a temporary cooling solution, maintaining system redundancy amid summer upgrades. This approach minimised operational risks and ensured continuity of services during critical infrastructure improvements.
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Founteyn advances sustainable beverage technology with new funding round. The investment, led by APG Asset Management, aims to accelerate the commercial rollout of Founteyn’s patented system, which replaces traditional beverage packaging with a decentralised alternative. This technology reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for single-use packaging and long-haul logistics.
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Chamois Metrology will exhibit at Instrumentation Live 2026. This leading event for test, measurement, and control technologies will occur on 18 March 2026 at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, uniting engineers, technical experts, and industry suppliers from the measurement community.
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York Minster achieves significant savings with new solar installation. The historic cathedral has installed 184 solar panels, generating over 42,000kWh of clean energy in six months. This meets 80% of its energy needs at peak, saving nearly £20,000 and offsetting eight tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
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