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UK-based tidal energy developer Spiralis Energy is aiming to power up to 11% of the National Grid using its tidal energy technology. The company, an Earthshot Prize 2024 nominee, is on a mission to transform the renewable energy sector by harnessing the yet untapped power of tidal currents. Tidal energy, unlike other forms of renewable […]

Sunmaxx PVT, a leading developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic-thermal solar modules, and Oxford PV, a producer of high-efficiency tandem solar cells, announced the launch of “Solar Hammer,” the most innovative solar PVT module to date. This partnership marks the first use of perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells in a photovoltaic thermal module, enabling a very high

ScottishPower has teamed up with renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke for its latest marketing campaign as it sets out to help more people transform their homes into amazing ‘green’ spaces. The energy company has partnered with Channel 4’s popular home improvement show, Amazing Spaces, with a six-month campaign featuring 60 second and 30

LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea group, in partnership with Cranfield University, and with support from the UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA), has begun field trials to test climate change mitigation and resilience practices that will improve tea production standards. Tea already has

Octopus Energy announced that Tesla Powerwall customers can unlock low-cost, green energy through Kraken. Powerwall customers can maximise earnings by drawing cheap, clean energy from the grid when it is most abundant and unloading onto the grid at peak times – all fully automated by the Kraken platform. This integration allows Powerwall customers to access

Customers using Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging service Smart Charge will now be able to collect Nectar points, making it the first EV charging service in the UK to offer a national loyalty scheme. All Smart Charge customers with active Nectar accounts will be able to charge their electric vehicle and collect Nectar points from the

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky and makers of Chivas Regal and Aberlour, announced a new agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers represented by Bairds Malt and Scotgrain. The pilot programme is a collaboration between Chivas Brothers, Bairds Malt, malt producer for the brewing and distilling industry

Highview Power has secured the backing of the UK Infrastructure Bank and the energy industry leader Centrica with a £300 million investment for the first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in the UK. The £300 million funding round was led by the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) and the British multinational energy and services

Amcor Capsules – the market leader specialising in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures and eco-responsible foils for still wines, sparkling wines and spirits – is preparing to launch ESSENTIELLE, a plastic-free foil made of aluminium and paper, in October 2024. With more than 280 years of history, Moët & Chandon, owned by LVMH,

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the most iconic FMCG brands in the world, DS Smith has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months in advance of its 2025 target. This marks a key sustainability milestone for one of the leading international suppliers of more sustainable packaging solutions. As