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  • Tech Talk | Net zero technology manufacturing in Europe – challenges and opportunities

    Image courtesy of Siemens Energy Manufacturing of net zero technologies such as grids, wind, solar, batteries and others faces a range of challenges in Europe, a new independent study has found. In a new independent study led by the Dutch consultancy Ecorys, the state of manufacturing of net zero technologies in Europe – from grids…


  • Trump declares an energy emergency and ends ‘green deal’

    President Donal Trump. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump signs executive orders ending the country’s ‘green deal’ and revoking the electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Attributing escalating energy prices along with massive overspending to the inflation crisis, Trump said he was declaring a “national energy emergency”, promising that he would fill…


  • Global power digitalisation initiative 3DEN enters phase two

    Image courtesy 123rf The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), with the support of the Italian government, have launched the second phase of the 3DEN initiative, this time looking to accelerate power system and agricultural digitalisation in different African countries. Phase two of 3DEN (Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative), will focus…


  • The energy sector faces numerous challenges, from fluctuating oil prices to environmental regulations and the urgent need for sustainability. As demand for reliable energy sources rises, innovative technologies are becoming essential. Understanding how to leverage these advancements can significantly enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This article explores unique solutions reshaping the industry and how they…


  • The Compleat Food Group’s trayless pork pie packaging eliminates 110 tonnes of plastic

    The Compleat Food Group has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by removing plastic trays from its pork pie packaging. The initiative, which spans both branded and own-label products, is set to reduce plastic use by 110 tonnes annually. The group produces an estimated 200 million pork pies annually under its own label…


  • Schneider Electric and The Mobility House partner on smart EV charging solutions

    Image courtesy 123rf Energy tech giant Schneider Electric and smart charging tech developer The Mobility House Solutions have partnered to jointly roll out and sell fleet-based EV load management and smart charging and energy solutions. The partnership combines the strengths of the two organisations to provide EV charging infrastructure builders and operators an integrated solution…


  • A hidden goldmine: 3 ways utilities can transform historical data into strategic advantage

    Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions The story of innovation can be oversimplified into binary terms, black and white, this or that. There’s a misconception that to move ahead we must leave the past behind, and that progress requires all new things, writes Kaitlyn Albertoli, chief executive and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. That’s…


  • Changing perceptions of frozen food

    A new report reveals that brands and retailers can no longer rely on price to entice more consumers into the freezer aisle as sustainability, additives and health are all playing bigger factors in shoppers’ choice than ever before. Convenience motivates a third of consumers (33%) to buy frozen products, while a longer shelf life appeals…


  • Sunlight acquires 51% stake in maritime battery system provider Lehmann Marine

    Maritime lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery system provider Lehmann Marine has signed an investment agreement with the Greek Sunlight Group. Under the agreement, Sunlight will acquire a 51% stake in Lehmann Marine. Partnership projections The companies say that the partnership is projected to align with the shift toward sustainable shipping solutions, driven by the need to…


  • RSSL creates the first network to speed up the development of new foods

    NFX UK will be a collaborative environment dedicated to accelerating innovation and advancing regulatory science across the novel foods sector. Posted: 20 January 2025 Share this page The UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK, has awarded funds to RSSL, a renowned contract research firm for food and life sciences, to create the nation’s first Novel…