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Tackling the energy transition with a grid that can sense, think, and act

Smart Energy International

Why do renewables such as distributed energy resources (DERs) present such a challenge? The hard truth is that the majority of electric grids were not originally designed to accommodate DERs, writes Dominique Verhulst, head of the Energy Segment at Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Group.

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RTE chooses Nokia to build a new grid network for the digital era

Smart Energy International

Electrical transmission and distribution utilities are deploying digital technologies that promise to help them build smarter grids, support new business models and make a faster transition to sustainable energy. Building a digital-ready grid communications network. RTE embraces the digital future.

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Siemens to build EV charging corridor in the UAE

Smart Energy International

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) ministry of energy and infrastructure has selected Siemens technology to develop a national EV charging corridor. Consisting of a network of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers, the installation aims to help the country reduce carbon emissions by boosting EV adoption. Ongoing collaborations.

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World class centre for renewable energy systems to be established in Cambridge

Envirotec Magazine

” Based at TWI’s Cambridge headquarters, the Centre will carry out R&D programmes designed to identify, test and qualify new sustainable energy technologies that will form the basis of tomorrow’s novel systems, applications and solutions for the renewable energy industry. .”

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250 Bishopsgate: Bringing nature into a London building

Business Green

NatWest Group explains how sustainability has been embedded into its flagship building in London. Once inside the modern glass and steel exterior of the NatWest Group's London flagship building, located in 250 Bishopsgate, it reveals itself as a giant greenhouse. This is not the only food grown in the building.

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UK Green Business Awards 2024 Finalists announced

Business Green

The shortlist is announced ahead of the glittering awards ceremony and dinner on the evening of Wednesday 12th June, and finalists can now book their place and join around 600 top green business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, campaigners in showcasing the achievements of the fast-expanding sustainable business community.

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Collaborative summit to explore future of FOG

Envirotec Magazine

A collaborative event will bring together water, wastewater and sustainability experts to explore new ways of tackling fat, oil and grease (FOG) in sewers and pave the way for a blockage-free future. To book your place www.swiftcomply.co.uk/fogsummit Delegates at the 2019 FOG Summit. Event details.