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  • Octopus Energy launches renewable investment platform in UK

    Image: Octopus Energy Octopus Energy has launched ‘the Collective’ to enable consumers to invest in and gain returns from renewable energy projects. Citing a recent YouGov survey finding that one in three people would want to invest in green energy, Octopus Energy is offering ‘the Collective’ as its response to meet this demand. The first…


  • Germany’s smart meter rollout set to be ‘realigned’

    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…


  • Elia halts contract signing for energy island due to high costs

    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…


  • Germany sees the first cider with no calories, sugar, or alcohol

    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 introduces the world’s first pet treat with cultivated meat

    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,…


  • TenSyGrid project launched to model power grid stability

    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…


  • Ulrick & Short and Nordmann partnership to develop starch solutions and expand market reach

    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…


  • KHS’ Double Gate (DoGa) heating concept generates impressive energy saving for CCEP

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is taking energy saving in its PET bottle manufacturing operations to the next level by replacing not one but two older machines with the InnoPET Blomax. The bottler has found the performance of the latest generation of KHS’ proven stretch blow moulding machinery, located in the district of Knetzgau in Lower…


  • Hundreds of HUBER+SUHNER products available from stock at Lane Electronics

    Lane Electronics a market-leading franchised distributor for many of the industry’s major electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers has increased their stockholding of HUBER+SUHNER products and can now offer over many hundreds of parts for fast delivery from their webshop and has over 30,000 parts listed in their webshop which customers can order online 24/7.…


  • FlashPCB Expands into New Facility, Enhancing Manufacturing Capabilities

    FlashPCB, a leading provider of quick-turn PCB assembly, is excited to announce its move to a new dedicated facility at 1800 N American St #E101, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Previously based at NextFab in South Philadelphia, FlashPCB has relocated to a larger space in North Philadelphia, adjacent to NextFab, to support its continued growth and expanded…