Research focus: Exploring novel energy-harvesting materials
Yuzuru Miyazaki, Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, at Tohoku University enlightens us on his research on exploring novel energy-harvesting materials.
No deal and the UK gas industry: What are the implications?
With absolutely nothing currently clear about Brexit, all scenarios are still possible – including leaving the EU with a no deal: But just what might this mean for the UK gas industry?
Enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan
The aims of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization are detailed here when it comes to enhancing industrial technology and addressing energy and global environmental problems in Japan.
Investing in energy infrastructure and moving towards climate neutrality
Two key priorities of Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President, Energy Union at European Commission are detailed here, including investing in energy infrastructure and moving towards climate neutrality.
Science and technology innovation including energy: A crucial driver for economic growth
Science and technology innovation is a crucial driver for economic national progress and growth in Taiwan. As an example of National Sci-Tech Programmes in the country, we take a look at the National Energy Program and the call for the country to achieve 100% renewable by 2030.
Fusion: Clean, safe and virtually unlimited source of energy for future generations
Laban Coblentz, Head of Communication at ITER takes us on a journey of discovery when it comes to fusion as a clean, safe, virtually unlimited source of energy for thousands of future generations.
A view on the revised Energy Efficiency Directive
The revised Energy Efficiency Directive is placed under the spotlight here by Miroslav Poche MEP from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament.
EU funding: £649 million for clean energy infrastructure
The European Commission is releasing €750 million (£649 million) of funding for clean energy infrastructure projects, such as nine priority corridors for integrating renewable energy into multiple countries.
OCEANERA-NET COFUND: Supporting collaborative innovation in ocean energy
Karen Fraser Specialist, Energy Scottish Enterprise charts the project OCEANERA-NET COFUND, which is supporting collaborative innovation in ocean energy.
Fighting climate change and embracing renewables
Fighting climate change is no longer an expensive hobby for the rich. Rather, embracing renewables will make everybody richer, says the Danish Minister for Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt.
Procurement frameworks: The role of the public sector in energy demand
Adam Garbutt, CCS Category Lead for Utilities & Fuels (Strategic) at Crown Commercial Service – HELGA explains the role of the public sector when it comes to tackling the so-called ‘energy trilemma’ in terms of procurement frameworks.
Electricity from renewable sources must be stored efficiently
Anke Hagen, Dr.rer.nat, Dr.tec., Professor at DTU Energy explains why it is important that electricity from renewable sources is stored efficiently and why such capacity is needed in the long-term.
Hydrogen: An energy powerhouse with unlimited potential
Morry Markowitz, President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association argues that hydrogen is an energy powerhouse with unlimited potential for a cleaner and self-sustaining world in the future.
The reinvention of North American energy systems
In this report, Bruce Nagy discusses the reinvention of North American energy systems, particularly electricity storage and intelligent load management.
Decarbonising the electricity system: Time to act now
The Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) examine the success rate of countries lowering emissions in order to reach new environmental and energy security goals, in a new report.
EU invests a further €800 million in energy infrastructure
EU Member States have voted on a Commission proposal to invest almost €800 million in key European energy infrastructure projects.
Hungary plans to ditch coal by 2030 and become fully reliant on renewable energy
Following yet another hike in the European Union’s emissions trading system (ETS) in its fight against climate change, Hungary has announced that it aims to phase out its use of coal and be fully reliant on renewable energy sources by 2030
“New nuclear” still huge opportunity for businesses despite Wylfa suspension
Clarke Willmott is calling on businesses to develop their capabilities in the wake of news that operations at Wylfa nuclear power station were suspended.
Renewable energy support package given to Lithuania
European Commission approves renewable energy support package to Lithuania worth EUR 1.24 billion in push for energy autonomy.
Clean energy investment exeeded $300 billion in 2018
Global clean energy investment[1] totalled $332.1 billion in 2018, the fifth in a row in which investment exceeded the $300 billion mark.