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Image courtesy 123rf Power reforms undertaken by the Government of India have brought down the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses to 15.41% in the 2022 to 2023 financial year. According to a government-issued release, the results mark a significant improvement in the performance of Indian power distribution, which they compare with a 25.72% loss…
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A lamb and beef producer is eyeing a competitive edge by branding meat as ‘The Real Stuff’ amid a rise in bioreactor protein activity. According to a team of farmers, researchers, and start-ups – funded by the BBSRC in the Transforming Food Systems Programme and led by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) – looking into…
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Edwin James Group, an engineering services provider, has completed the acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings, its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions and ACS Electrical Engineering, together trading as ACS. The deal will expand Edwin James’ digitalisation offering, growing its systems integration and OT automation capacity. Staff members will be retained, including the leadership team, who…
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UK homeowners are turning to smart home technology to reduce their energy bills, according to a new report from Drayton and Schneider Electric. The study of 2,000 British homeowners found that almost 74% have adapted their behaviour over the last 12 months to use less energy during the energy crisis, with 26% of people measuring or tracking…
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Brits are eating less chocolate in 2023 as HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar, or Salt) products face tighter restrictions on where they can be located in stores. Since October 2022, confectioneries including chocolate are less visible to consumers, and according to Mintel this is one reason for a decrease in sales, along with a shift…
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Steve Gough, CEO at the UK’s largest compliance scheme – Reconomy brand Valpak – has welcomed Defra’s announcement that OPRL’s Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed as head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for packaging scheme administrator. Gough said: “Both I, and the team at Valpak, would like to congratulate Margaret on an…
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M&S Food has announced a collaboration with nutrition-science company Zoe in response to growing consumer awareness about gut health. The two have combined to also launch of the M&S Food x Zoe Gut Shot. The retailer said it is helping customers make healthier choices as they become more aware of the gut’s role in overall…
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The AHR Expo will provide an essential platform for EnOcean Alliance and its members to showcase the latest technologies, knowledge and insights that are shaping the future of intelligent and sustainable buildings EnOcean Alliance and its Members will have a major presence at the AHR Expo, taking place in Chicago from 22nd to 24th January…
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Emerald EMS, an innovative solutions provider, is pleased to announce plans to exhibit in Booth #3197 at MD&M West, scheduled to take place Feb. 6-8, 2024 at The Anaheim Convention Center in California. Renowned for its commitment to driving innovation in design, engineering, and manufacturing, Emerald EMS stands at the forefront of progress in the…
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3D illustration of USA from space at night. Image courtesy 123rf The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $70 million in funding to support research into resilience technologies to reduce risks to energy infrastructure from a variety of hazards, including cyber and physical threats, natural disasters and climate-change fueled extreme weather events. The funding…
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