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  • Shetland Islands connects to the GB power grid

    Image courtesy SSE In what they are calling a ground-breaking achievement for clean energy in the UK, SSE has announced connection of the Shetland Islands to the GB electricity grid for the first time. According to the Scottish energy company, the milestone comes with the completion of two major projects, including a 260km subsea transmission…


  • New substation in Germany to connect Europe’s largest agri-PV project

    Image courtesy SUNfarming In Germany a substation is being built to connect green power to the high voltage grid from what is being called the largest agri-PV project on the continent, extending across eight districts and connecting up to 753MWp. Consisting of four transformers, the substation will feed energy into the high-voltage network of regional…


  • Greenvale unveils a new brand in transition towards sustainable potato production

    Greenvale has unveiled a new image as it sets out its agenda for the future of sustainable potato production. As part of the rebrand, Greenvale, formerly Greenvale AP, modernised its visual identity to reflect its roots within the fresh produce sector and signal a change as it embarks on its next chapter. David Rankin, MD…


  • Hitachi Energy releases new solutions to advance grid control

    Image courtesy Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy has launched Grid-enSure, a portfolio of power electronics solutions aiming to help enhance grid flexibility, resilience and stability. The power electronics portfolio combines existing and future power electronics solutions from Hitachi Energy such as HVDC, static compensators (STATCOM and Enhanced STATCOM), static frequency converters, medium-voltage direct current (MVDC), energy…


  • Mmmake Your Mark invites industry to celebrate career journeys

    A government-endorsed campaign that aims to showcase the sector as a “dynamic and vibrant place to work” is encouraging food and drink industry professionals to share their career stories on LinkedIn — and celebrate our industry and inspire the next generation. Convened by insight and impact organisation, IGD, on behalf of the Food and Drink…


  • Cîroc expands presence in RTD category

    Cîroc, Diageo’s super-premium vodka brand, is expanding its presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the launch of a brand-new Cîroc Red Berry Sparkling Vodka Drink (5% ABV), following the successful launch of Cîroc Summer Citrus (5% ABV) and Cîroc Tropical Passion (5% ABV) earlier this year. This latest release brings Cîroc’s top performing flavoured…


  • The Smarter Choice: Selling Food and Beverage Machines at Online Auction

    Over the years, Industrial Auctions has successfully organised more than 1,500 online auctions in the food and beverage industry, for renowned companies like Vion, Nestlé, FrieslandCampina, Homann, Refresco, Danish Crown, 2 Sisters Food Group and many more. With a growing number of auctions across Europe and a worldwide buyer network the online auctioneer has proven…


  • OpenSynth synthetic smart meter data repository launched

    Image: LF Energy LF Energy has announced that the OpenSynth model repository for the generation and sharing of synthetic energy demand data is now live. The OpenSynth initiative, which was originated by the Octopus Energy Group’s Centre for Net Zero and is now open sourced under LF Energy, is aimed to overcome the challenge of…


  • Celebrating the Vibrant Life of Paul Walker EMS Visionary and Serial Entrepreneur

    In June of this year, the community of Markham and beyond lost a true pioneer and cherished friend, Paul Walker, at the age of 66. Paul’s zest for life, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his relentless optimism left an indelible mark on all who knew him.  Born in Toronto and educated at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute, Paul…


  • SelecTech Introduces GroundFloor Classic X for Extreme Durability

    SelecTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flooring products, is excited to announce the launch of GroundFloor Classic X, the latest evolution in conductive vinyl flooring. This groundbreaking product features a pre-applied conductive finish, setting a new standard for durability and ease of maintenance in the market. GroundFloor Classic X is engineered for…