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  • Veolia supports the UK’s first low carbon, heating and cooling network

    A new low carbon energy network, developed by SmartParc supported by Veolia, is set to cut carbon emissions for food manufacturing by 30,000 tonnes per year at the flagship SmartParc site near Derby. Home to the UK’s first ever low-carbon food manufacturing community, covering 186,000 m2 (2 million square feet), the system serving the new…


  • SPEN and Energy Systems Catapult partner on whole system thinking

    Image courtesy SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks and Energy Systems Catapult have entered into a new, strategic partnership to help unlock whole system thinking. Together, the distribution network operator and the independent, not-for-profit research and development centre will work to identify approaches that will support efficient investment in the electricity network and achieve a…


  • Display Technology Announces Exciting Rebranding Initiative to Showcase Expanded Expertise

    Display Technology Ltd, a leading provider of cutting-edge display and technology solutions, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its evolution. As part of its strategic alignment with the global FORTEC Elektronik AG group, Display Technology is unveiling a dynamic rebranding initiative. This new brand identity reflects the company’s commitment to offering comprehensive solutions…


  • AME-3D Announced Acquisition of New 3D Printing Machine

    In a move that signals a significant leap forward in their manufacturing capabilities, AME-3D, a leading innovator in the world of additive manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of a new cutting-edge 3D printing machine. This takes their fleet of industrial additive manufacturing machines to 8. This acquisition promises to improve their production processes and bolster…


  • pladis helps retailers take a bigger bite out of biscuit gifting

    pladis is helping retailers take a bigger bite out of biscuit gifting with the launch of a debut year-round gifting range. Launching under McVitie’s Victoria, known for the nation’s number one premium assortment (NielsenIQ Scantrack Data), the range comprises two indulgent gift selections: McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Orange Dreams and McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Creations Gifting Pack.…


  • Light Structures to Provide Hull Monitoring Systems for Two Brazil-bound FPSOs

    Nov 3, 2023 Photo of an FPSO vessel is for illustration purposes only – Credit: Light Structures AS Light Structures, a supplier of fiber optic condition monitoring systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, has secured two contracts with China’s YANTAI CIMC Raffles Offshore. Under the contracts, Light Structures will deliver SENSFIB hull stress…


  • Push for safe incorporation of AI in energy sector

    Image: DNV New initiatives are being launched to enhance the safe and trustworthy development of artificial intelligence (AI) for the energy sector and more broadly. Among these is a new Executive Order from US President Joe Biden on the development and use of AI and a suite of recommended best practices from assurance and risk…


  • Sungrow, Fluence and Tesla leading BESS integrators says Wood Mackenzie

    Image courtesy 123rf According to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, Sungrow dominated the global battery energy storage systems (BESS) market in 2022 as the leading vendor, followed closely behind by Fluence and Tesla. According to Wood Mackenzie, the BESS integrator market had grown increasingly competitive in 2022, with the top five global system integrators…


  • Isle of Wight energy system to demonstrate digital twin potential

    Image: Wight Community Energy A digital twin is to be developed for the Isle of Wight’s electricity system as a demonstrator for Britain’s National Digital Twin Programme. The demonstrator aims to model the island’s electricity network from the 132kV interconnectors to local 400V transformers to serve as a test to see how digital twin-related technologies…


  • ECS passes 50,000 assessments using Remote Invigilation system

    More than 50,000 online assessments have now been taken using the Electrotechnical Certifications Scheme’s (ECS) Remote Invigilation system. Initially launched as a pilot for employers in January 2021, the system was designed to address concerns about closures of assessment centres during COVID-19 restrictions. It was expanded for ECS card holders to use later the same…