Energy

Nuclear waste to be a source of fuel for future reactors

Researchers are developing systems to extract tritium, a crucial fuel for future nuclear fusion reactors, from existing nuclear waste, potentially solving two critical energy challenges simultaneously.

Responsible radioactive waste management as a pivotal element of the EU’s industrial leadership

Discover the significance of ensuring Europe’s nuclear future through effective radioactive waste management as a vital component of the EU’s industrial leadership.

Radical reforms are needed to break the nuclear energy deadlock

Nuclear energy in the UK is being held back by a web of outdated regulations and bureaucracy, according to an interim report from an independent task force.

DOE selects Standard Nuclear for the first advanced nuclear fuel pilot project

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed a new milestone in its efforts to revitalise domestic nuclear fuel capabilities.

2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England

Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.

UKAEA renews Embedded Engineering Resource Framework to improve fusion energy

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has renewed its Embedded Engineering Resource Framework for another four years, helping to secure the UK’s position as a global leader in fusion energy development.

Transforming home heating: A study for social housing providers and developers

Achilleas Georgiou from the Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. UK Branch, explores transforming home heating by presenting a study for social housing providers and developers.

Low-carbon heating for a greener future, that’s ideal

Ideal Heating CEO Adam Foy sets out the company’s ambition to be the UK’s leading supplier of heating products, whatever the technology, and how the company is setting the standard for heat pump adoption in the UK.

Powering net zero in housing and healthcare

Steve Norman from Sustain Commercial Solar Ltd guides us through a smarter approach to sustainability when it comes to powering net zero in housing and healthcare.

UK introduces new hydrogen projects that are creating over 700 jobs

The UK's green hydrogen industry has introduced 10 commercial-scale HAR1 projects from the government's flagship hydrogen programme, and they are now set to begin construction.

What if your lighting could pay for itself and hit your net-zero goals?

Towns and cities are under pressure to develop safer, sustainable, and cost-effective public spaces while pursuing net-zero goals. With rising energy costs and urban expansion, solar lighting offers an off-grid solution that improves public areas without overloading infrastructure or budgets.

U.S launches a pilot programme to build domestic nuclear fuel lines and reduce foreign dependence

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed its next steps forward in revitalising America's nuclear energy sector with the launch of a new pilot program aimed at building advanced somatic nuclear fuel production lines.

UKAEA advances fusion energy manufacturing with 3D printing technologies

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has taken the next step towards the future of fusion energy by commissioning two advanced additive manufacturing machines.

Industry leaders discuss EV adoption at launch of first source charging hubs

Scott Day, Head of Marketing at Source, discusses the launch of the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Edinburgh, highlighting a roundtable discussion among key stakeholders in the EV ecosystem and the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to meet the UK’s net-zero targets.

UK Government sets new plans to deliver fairer, cheaper and cleaner electricity system

The UK government has announced new changes to the national electricity markets with the hopes of creating a system that is fairer, more secure, and affordable for working families and businesses.

The UK and Canada join forces to enhance sustainable mining and critical minerals supply chains

The UK and Canada have joined forces in a research collaboration to enhance the mining and supply chain of critical minerals.

The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states

To lead a sustainable energy future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced an investment of €3.66 billion from the EU’s Modernisation Fund.

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