
Image courtesy 123rf In a world of immense power demand, decentralised energy sources and resilient energy communities, how will the power transformer – an already stable piece of technology – evolve? Yusuf Latief finds out. As we move toward a climate-neutral future, almost every aspect of our power systems will need to be upgraded to…

Courtesy: Georgia Institute of Technology Focus on the intersection of innovation and market deployment is aimed to unlock the full potential of new technologies that can reshape Europe’s energy landscape. In a new policy paper ETIP SNET seeks to address the challenges that inhibit the effective uptake and commercialisation of innovative energy solutions. Drawing on…

Image: IBM AI-trained grid foundational models – GridFMs – are expected to help improve power grid operations, planning and control for the 21st century and beyond. In a new project being led by IBM and including Canadian utility Hydro-Québec, such grid foundational models are being developed on an open source basis under LF Energy with…

Roland Thiemann’s extensive experience in the international food and beverage industries has led him to become the new director at Anuga FoodTec. He succeeds Matthias Schlüter, who will leave the company at the end of 2024 in accordance with his own wishes after 24 years with Koelnmesse, including 14 of them as director of Anuga…

Arjan Wargers While e-mobility headlines have frequently been making rounds in the news, how far have we really come and what are the next steps on the V2X roadmap? Yusuf Latief spoke to Arjan Wargers, Manager Research & Innovation at ELaadNL to find out. V2X, V2G and the range of other e-mobility abbreviations have made…

Image: UNDP A second batch of 14,400 smart meters along with the associated advanced metering infrastructure is due to start being deployed in Moldova in February. The smart meters, which are being financed by the government of Italy through UNDP Moldova, extends a 3,000 smart meter pilot that was launched by Moldova’s energy ministry in…

The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Packaging EPR, published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator, has been accepted by OPRL. Jude Allan, OPRL’s interim MD, called it helpful clarification for labelling and for businesses. Allan said the arrival of eco-modulation in 2026 will introduce a financial incentive to reduce packaging or to opt for…

Magtein EU novel food approval. Image credit GaudiLab –Shutterstock.com Posted: 6 January 2025 Share this page The European Union has formally authorised the use of magnesium L-threonate as a novel food, meaning that it is now completely permitted for inclusion in products sold to consumers throughout the EU. This provides a new and highly bioavailable…

After a workout, Tom Parker Creamery’s Flavoured Milks are a tasty, all-natural option to help the body recover, rehydrate, and rejuvenate. So, instead of using powders and artificial shakes, there is a natural substitute bursting with goodness made from free range British whole milk and only natural ingredients. From vibrant strawberry and creamy banana real…

After a workout, Tom Parker Creamery’s Flavoured Milks are a tasty, all-natural option to help your body recover, rehydrate, and rejuvenate. So, instead of using powders and artificial shakes, there is a natural substitute bursting with goodness made from free range British whole milk and only natural ingredients. From vibrant strawberry and creamy banana real…