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British-made EV cables reduce carbon footprint

Further reducing the carbon footprint of electric vehicles in the UK, Zero Emission Vehicles Ltd (ZEV), has released a range of British-made EV charging cables.
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Solarwatt new solar and storage production

The latest investment in decarbonisation from Solarwatt includes a state-of-the-art solar module production line and the inauguration of two new energy storage production lines
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Opinion

We’re better at Eurovision than decarbonising our homes

Doug Parr, Greenpeace UK’s policy director, is frustrated at the latest European Heat Pump Association data showing that Britain sells and installs fewer heat pumps per household than almost anywhere in Europe
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Cut-price heat pump training for installers from Panasonic

Panasonic has teamed up with Optimum Energy to create a huge opportunity for installers to upskill, part-funded by the government. With this fantastic offer you can book onto courses which normally cost £750 per person, for just £45 for dates throughout October.
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More trials follow success of first UK hydrogen blend project

HyDeploy, the first project in the UK to blend hydrogen into a natural gas network, was hailed a success after customers used hydrogen blended gas safely in their homes for heat and energy without the need to make any changes to their existing appliances.
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Majority of homeowners will install heat pumps if financially supported

Heat pumps are a crucial part of the Government’s decarbonisation strategy but the poll of more than 2,000 homeowners across the UK found that, while a significant 8 in 10 are willing to replace gas boilers with low carbon solutions such as heat pumps, they will only do so with substantial financial support.
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Hydrogen-fired glass is a world first

In the trials, at Pilkington UK’s St Helens facility, the hydrogen completely replaces the natural gas fossil fuel normally used in the manufacturing process, significantly cutting carbon emissions.
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Grant funding available for clean energy technology start-ups

The TechX Clean Energy Accelerator supports companies developing innovative, transformative technologies that can accelerate the transition to a net zero energy industry. The Centre particularly seeks to support start-ups with diverse founder teams. Technology focus areas for the accelerator include renewable energy technologies, green and blue hydrogen and other clean fuels, carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), digitalisation and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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Heat pump and storage combination enhances CHP energy solution

The 15-year performance-based contract will see the implementation of a self-funding fully integrated energy solution, which includes conversion from the existing steam heating system to a Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) distribution infrastructure. This will be supplied by a modern, highly efficient, gas-fired combined heat and power unit, complete with a selective catalytic reduction system, LTHW boilers and solar photovoltaic arrays.
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Opinion

Will the recent IPCC report galvanise consumer action?

It is regarded as ‘a code red for humanity’ but the report also confirms that heavy reductions in global carbon emissions would limit climate change overall; with air quality improving rapidly and global temperatures taking between 20 to 30 years to stabilise – so not all hope is lost.
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Opinion

New report highlights Scotland’s strengths in clean hydrogen

Scottish Enterprise has launched an in-depth report that sets out Scotland’s strengths as a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen in the next decade due to its unique geography, infrastructure and energy expertise.  
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Plans to integrate low carbon solutions welcomed

The Energy Digitalisation Strategy, developed by the government, Ofgem and Innovate UK in coordination with the energy sector, sets out a vision and suite of policies to digitalise the energy system. Digitalisation will enable millions of low carbon assets, including solar PV, electric vehicles and heat pumps, to be optimised across our energy system.
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