
Image: Leipziger Stadtwerke In a cross-party agreement in Germany’s Bundestag, the smart meter rollout, due to accelerate nationwide this year, is set to be realigned. In essence what this realignment amounts to is what has been termed a ‘control rollout’, with the installation of a control device alongside the smart meters in all cases in…

Image credit: Elia Elia Transmission Belgium has announced it is temporarily postponing the signing of the final contracts for Princess Elisabeth Energy Island due to the price increase for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure. The company cites policy and regulatory uncertainties as the main reason for the decision, with the postponement providing time to weigh…

According to Somersby, the industry leader in the contemporary cider sector, it is launching Somersby Zero, a novel new product, which is the first calorie- and sugar-free cider without alcohol. With the Beyond Beer category continuing to thrive, the brand’s owners, Carlsberg Group says the move reflects its ability to react to key consumer trends.…

Meatly is now the first company in the world to supply cultivated meat for pet food on sale. Produced in collaboration with plant-based dog food brand THE PACK, a limited-release of “Chick Bites” is on sale at Pets at Home in Brentford, London. Chick Bites combine plant-based ingredients with Meatly Chicken, to provide a nutritious,…

Image: TenSyGrid The TenSyGrid project is focussed on the stability of power grids with high levels of decentralised intermittent renewable energies. TenSyGrid (Tensors for System Analysis of Converter-dominated Power Grids), which is led by Fraunhofer IWES, is proposed to develop a toolbox for direct stability assessment using multilinear models to capture the complex dynamics of…

A new partnership between Ulrick & Short and Nordmann seeks to improve clean label ingredient distribution across Europe, while meeting consumer demands for transparency and innovation Nordmann, a distributor of food ingredients, offers a comprehensive portfolio of products. The company prides itself on its application-based know-how and industry expertise, ensuring high-quality solutions and comprehensive support…

Offshore crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner Tidal Transit has secured equity financing from maritime and logistics investor HICO Investment Group to expand its fleet with six new electric CTVs (E-CTVs). Electric transition strategy The six new-builds, to be delivered from 2026, will complement Tidal Transit’s existing fleet of ‘electric frontrunner’ CTVs while the industry transitions…

Image credit: Wärtsilä Energy District heating as a multi-technology solution is currently underutilised for Europe to meet near-term decarbonisation goals affordably, highlights a recent study launched by Wärtsilä Energy. The study, conducted by economic consulting firm Compass Lexecon, shows that modernising the district heating sector could cut EU carbon emissions and scale renewable energy use…