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2024 Photonics breakthroughs: Microresonators advance electron-photon control

A recent study reviews the major photonics breakthroughs of 2024, focusing on a team’s pioneering work to couple free electrons with nonlinear optical states in integrated microresonators, unlocking new potential for advanced electron control and imaging.

Decarbonising public sector commercial vehicles and ensuring the availability of EV charging stations

From harnessing data to support EV uptake to ensuring the availability of EV charging stations, Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director UKI at Bridgestone Mobility...

The UK Government is failing to protect the public from the impacts of gas cooking

Ben Hudson, Head of Insight and Engagement at Global Action Plan, highlights the health, environmental and economic risks of gas cooking and actionable solutions for the UK.

Making EV charging infrastructure and EV uptake easier for local authorities

With over 30 years of experience in developing smart electronic solutions, EZ-Charge explains how it is supporting a seamless uptake of electric vehicles by working with local authorities to offer user-friendly and reliable EV charging infrastructure.

Let’s address some common concerns about infrared heating

At Energy Carbon, we specialise in infrared heating – fast, effective, extremely easy to roll out heating – but we know from experience that homeowners sometimes have questions, so let’s address those.

Delivering a resilient and sustainable electricity supply for the UK’s data centres

Antony White, Sector Lead for UK Power Networks Services, discusses the challenges that data centres face meeting capacity requirements, ensuring a resilient energy supply and balancing sustainability pressures.

Webinar – Trends driving EV growth & how to win the race

Understanding EV growth and the market surrounding it is key to a successful business in a carbon-neutral world.

Financing Britain’s energy transition – the scope and opportunities in solar energy

As war rages in Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis stoked by Russia’s aggression takes hold, the need for energy independence, such as solar energy, has never been more apparent.

How does nuclear energy play a role in our lives?

Michael Good, Associate Professor, School of Sciences and Humanities, at Nazarbayev University, walks us through the topic of nuclear energy and its role in our lives.

How UPS Systems in data centres are balancing energy use and maximising stability

Arturo Di Filippi, Offering Director, Smart Power & EMEA Business Product Development at Vertiv discusses sustainability and the role of UPS Systems in data centres.

Moving the energy system towards climate action

In 2020, the World Resources Institute reported that 73% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulted from the consumption of energy – it's time to improve the energy system.

High-power electrostatic actuators: the future of artificial muscles

Using ferroelectric materials, researchers have been able to create a high-power electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage creating new opportunities for artificial muscles.

Rydberg atoms and atomic engineering

F Barry Dunning, a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rice University, explores the atomic states within Rydberg atoms and their possibilities in atomic engineering.

Councils can save residents £1600 off their annual energy bills with rooftop solar

Rooftop solar energy provided by councils could help the UK through the energy crisis, saving on costs and lowering national carbon emissions.

The thermal energy device which converts body heat to electricity

A newly developed thermal energy device presents a new way to continuously power wearable electronics, with a 6.5 times increase in power density compared with other generators.

Reconfiguring the whole energy system for a net zero future

In order to achieve a net zero future, the UK needs more tangible support to achieve net zero ambitions – including better infrastructure for sustainable energy.

Which countries are the most prepared to reach net zero emissions?

Despite being among the top 20 biggest polluters of 2020, the UK is the second most prepared country to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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