
Image courtesy Spark Transpower, New Zealand’s national grid owner and system operator, has selected telecommunications and digital services company Spark to undertake a refresh of its TransGO network and provide services and support for its critical New Zealand energy infrastructure. TransGO is Transpower’s fibre optic telecommunications network, connecting substations and sites with critical services including…

Brittany Ferries’ LNG-electric hybrid vessel, named Saint-Malo, has begun sea trials ahead of its transit to Europe in November 2024. LNG-electric hybrid vessel The vessel runs on LNG at sea and electric power when maneuvering, as well as when alongside in port thanks to shore-side power. Plug-in power will come to Portsmouth International Port via…

DairyX Foods has developed a method to produce casein proteins that can self-assemble into micelles, which are are key to the appealing sensory profile of dairy products and the primary building blocks of dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt. The firm announced the major advancement in creating authentic milk proteins without cows, using…

L-R: Thomas Reiner, Chairman of the Board of dvi; Rosemary Alton, Head of Marketing ReZorce®, Zotefoams; David Stirling, Consultant: Special Projects, Zotefoams; Erik Bouts, Chief Executive Officer SÜDPACK Gruppe Posted: 26 September 2024 Share this page Zotefoams was awarded one of only five prestigious Gold prizes in the German Packaging Prize competition by the Deutsche…

Doris Spielthenner Doris Spielthenner of SMA Australia writes how, as the continued influx of renewable energy raises questions about maintaining power system stability, multi-functional advanced inverter tech will prove a pivotal solution. The future of energy is renewable, and that future is rapidly approaching as countries around the world commit to varying zero-emissions targets. As…

Wireless Logic is working with Britvic to support its latest initiative focused on reducing single-use plastic waste and improving sustainability within the soft drinks sector. Using Conexa, Wireless Logic’s purpose-built mobile network, Britvic said it will gain invaluable telemetry data from its Aqua Libra Flavour Taps. This data will enable Britvic to develop more “agile and…

Glomar Worker Harbour. Image credit: Beam Beam, a provider of high technology offshore wind services, has achieved a milestone by deploying what they are calling the world’s first autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The technology was successfully used to inspect jacket structures on the Seagreen offshore wind farm in Scotland, a JV…

Hydes Cyder has launched a brand new 0.5% alcohol-free option, Hydes Lyte. Created in the heart of Hampshire, Hydes Cyder is a premium, wild-fermented, hand-crafted and meticulously blended cider produced using no artificial ingredients. Founded by husband and wife team Philip and Lucy Lundberg, Hydes Cyder was launched in 2023. Since then, It has been…

Image: GGI/IRENA The Green Grids Initiative has issued a call for national governments to agree to targets for major grid infrastructure development, ideally by COP29 in November 2024. Endorsing the COP29 call to reach $700 billion in grid infrastructure investments by 2030 and to add or upgrade over 80 million km of transmission and distribution…

SeaBubbles has launched SmartBubble, a new flying boat that is designed to carry up to eight people at a speed of 16kts (30km/h). Submerged wings (retractable foils) equipped with automatic flaps enable flight at low speeds, cutting the vessel’s energy requirement by 40%. This model follows the company’s first public line on Lake Annecy, where…