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GRIDBEYOND has been named a 2020 Global Cleantech 100 company for its intelligent energy technology platform that connects grid operators to energy services. The 2020 Global Cleantech 100 is a respected annual guide by Cleantech Group for companies that represent 'the most innovative and promising ideas in cleantech, are most likely to have big commercial impact in a 5-10 year...

AN ENERGY start-up in India, born out of an Aston University scheme aiming to tackle the international challenge of dealing with agricultural waste, has won a prestigious prize. A2P Energy, formed through the university’s European Bioenergy Research Institute’s  Energy Harvest project, won The United Nations Development Programme award, which recognises the work being done in India to combat air pollution. Sukhmeet...

EDF Renewables is announcing plans to develop a wind farm called Garn Fach, south of Newtown, Powys, in partnership with 14 local farming families. The project is likely to consist of up to 22 turbines, each producing around 5 MW, 110MW capable of generating enough low carbon electricity for the domestic needs of 66,000 households. Ahead of submitting a planning application for...

EAST Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland has reduced its carbon footprint by 41% and exceeded its five-year target a year early. However, that is just the start, with the councillors approving an amended Sustainability and Climate Change Framework as well as a new Action Plan in their 19 December meeting. Councillor Vaughan Moody, Joint Leader of the Council, commented on the council's...

RESIDENTS, businesses and organisations across Stafford Borough in the West Midlands are to be asked their views on a plan to help reduce the impact of climate change. The draft Climate Change Strategy will be discussed by members of the Borough Council’s Cabinet at a meeting on Thursday 16 January. It follows the declaration of a climate change emergency passed by...

NEW research by the New Economics Foundation has recommended that the UK government invest 2-3% of GDP in green projects, such as renewables, in the event of a recession. In the event of a recession the government should use at least 2.0% of GDP (£30 billion in 2020/​21 terms) and up to 3.0% of GDP (£50 billion in 2020/​2021 terms)...

A NEW task force dedicated to tackling serious and organised waste crime, such as dumping hazardous materials on private land and falsely labelling waste so it can be exported abroad to unsuspecting countries, has been launched today. The Joint Unit for Waste Crime will for the first time bring together law enforcement agencies, environmental regulators, HMRC and the National Crime...

EDINBURGH'S tram line could be extended to Granton and south to the Bio Quarter while many of the city’s iconic streets could be pedestrianised under radical new plans being considered by councillors. The Draft City Mobility Plan (CMP) was published on 10 January and sets out a ten-year vision for mobility and transport in the city, reinforcing the Council’s ambition of...

NATIONAL Grid has announced the launch of its first green bond where the proceeds will finance UK electricity transmission projects that have environmental benefits. Raising €500million (approximately £430million), the support will be placed following the guidelines set by the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles. Within renewable energy, examples of ways the funds raised could be used include funding the...

ELECTRICITY North West has launched its first digital strategy consultation. The firm, which operates the North West’s power network, is responding to the need to modernise the energy network and markets which will support the drive for zero carbon emissions. The focus on the consultation is digitalisation, decentralisation and decarbonisation. The Government has set a target of 2050 for the country to...