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UK Government Commits to Install 600,000 Heat Pumps Every Year

The Prime Minister’s 10-point plan is set to put the UK back on track to meet its net-zero carbon target by 2050. The plan, which includes the aim to install 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028, lays out commitments to invest in low-carbon technology and clean energy.

19 Nov 2020

dena Presents the Energy Efficiency Award to Four Projects

For the fourteenth time in succession, the Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena) – the German Energy Agency – presented its Energy Efficiency Award to innovative energy efficiency projects in the private and public sector. The awards in four categories were presented as part of the dena Energy Transition Congress, which was held digitally for the first time this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Patron of the award, which is endowed with a total of EUR 30,000, is the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier.

18 Nov 2020

£4.5 Million Renewables Cashback Scheme

A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish Government.

9 Nov 2020

Ola’s Entry into Electric Scooter Segment Set to Boost Electric Mobility Business in India

Following the news that India-based shared mobility player Ola’s electric mobility arm, Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd, plans to foray into electric scooter manufacturing

5 Nov 2020

Go Ahead for Greek Giant as Istos Launches Wind Measurement Campaign with Lidar

ZX Lidars technology makes the challenging terrain of western Greece no obstacle to a comprehensive and accurate wind measurement campaign.

From ZX Lidars 3 Nov 2020

Air Pollution can Increase Electricity Consumption

With the rising levels of air pollution, people are forced to stay inside and consume more electricity, which, in turn, creates even bigger environmental issues by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

25 Sep 2020

There's No Stopping Nidec ASI, Now Supplying a Battery Energy Storage System Worth $30.5 Million

Nidec ASI, the Nidec Industrial Solutions platform belonging to the Nidec Group, has supplied battery energy storage systems for a new important US project.

From Nidec Industrial Solutions 24 Sep 2020

Cavotec E-truck Charging Wins Major Award

An innovative high-power e-truck charging solution, developed by Cavotec in partnership with the Port of Long Beach (POLB) and International Transportation Service (ITS), has won the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2020 Facilities Engineering Award.

From Cavotec SA 23 Sep 2020

Octopus Energy Launches Major Partnership with Volkswagen to Fast-Track Uptake of Electric Vehicles

Octopus Energy, the EnTech pioneer, today announced a significant new partnership with the world’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen Group.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 22 Sep 2020

Zeroavia Takes on a Toyota Mirai to Help with Ground Operations for Its Zero Emission Aviation Drive

Zeroavia, a company working on decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry, has taken delivery of a Toyota Mirai fuel cell car at its Cranfield base, where it will form an important part of the company’s ground-breaking Hydrogen Airport Refuelling System.

From ZeroAvia 11 Sep 2020