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The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

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Smart solar lighting deployed at Tampa's master-planned community

News19 Oct 2020

Melbourne company Leadsun will install 10,000 smart solar lights across the Epperson development in Florida over the next few years which combine LED, Lithium batteries and wireless technology.

Grenoble crowned green capital of Europe

News15 Oct 2020

The French city was praised for its pioneering approach to climate management that includes a strong commitment to systemic change and an innovative participative approach to city governance.

Energy players 'positive' about sustainable tech adoption by industrial sector

News06 Oct 2020

Research carried out by EIT InnoEnergy also found that customer readiness for new technology and access to partnering organisations for R&D areas requires more action.

City of Chicago issues $200m RFP for renewable energy supplier

News04 Sep 2020

It has committed to ensuring that all City-owned buildings will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 and also wants to stimulate the local green economy.

Social Energy to support development of smart grid in London and beyond

News06 Aug 2020

Homeowners will have the opportunity to take part in the initiative which is intended to cope with increased demand brought about by electric vehicles, electric heating and increasing populations.

London mayor progresses plans to power tube with green energy

News20 Jul 2020

Sadiq Khan wants to change the way the Transport for London tube network is supplied with electricity and make the move towards a greater use of renewable energy.

Sustainable energy champions awarded

News10 Jul 2020

Community-owned solar microgrids in Yemen, electric cargo bikes and an action plan to tackle extreme temperatures in India are among the winners of the 2020 Ashden Awards.

Energy farm to help German municipality go CO2-free by 2030

News06 Jul 2020

Green Solar and Siemens Energy have signed an agreement to develop a concept for Herzogenrath in Aachen that could make the city a national and international leader in the energy transition.

Berlin showcases future living in energy-saving smart city quarter

News02 Jul 2020

Panasonic is extending its smart cities portfolio with the launch of Future Living Berlin, an EU Lighthouse project which aims to help decarbonise society.

Swedish municipality launches sustainable energy accelerator programme

News18 Jun 2020

Skellefteå Kraft and EIT InnoEnergy are offering applicants from across Europe the opportunity to grow their businesses in Sweden as part of a green economic recovery post-Covid-19.

Green tech start-up wins funding for solar rail demonstrator

News17 Jun 2020

It will enable Riding Sunbeams to develop a direct connection between renewable energy generators and electrified rail networks and eventually power a train using green electricity.

Action needed to get the clean energy transition back on track

News13 May 2020

Unprecedented disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic risks cancelling out recent progress unless there is urgent action at national, regional and global levels.

Electric bus roll-out planned for Greater Copenhagen

News14 Apr 2020

East Denmark’s public transport authority has awarded Keolis a 10-year contract to operate and maintain 47 buses, including 32 which are fully electric.

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Opinions31 Jan 2020

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Masdar and Uzbekistan announce utility-scale solar PPP project

News31 Oct 2019

The renewable energy company won the bid to develop the 100-megawatt utility-scale solar plant in the Navoi region of the country under the Scaling Solar programme.

Sydney unveils $60m green energy deal

News28 Oct 2019

Renewable electricity will power all city-owned properties, including pools, libraries, playing fields, depots and council buildings, including historic Sydney Town Hall.

San Diego progresses green energy transition

News23 Sep 2019

The US city has approved proposals to create a joint-powers entity with cities across the region to lower energy costs and reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035.

National Climate Bank could mobilise $1 trillion for clean energy

News06 Sep 2019

The Coalition for Green Capital has published a white paper illustrating how, with just $35bn capitalisation, the bank could raise the funds from public and private investment.

Plymouth City Council trials vehicle-to-grid for its EV fleet

News03 Sep 2019

The UK council, which has set a goal of being carbon neutral, is partnering with E-Flex, a demonstration project led by Cisco.

Pilot project pioneers solar-powered rail

News23 Aug 2019

If successful, the demonstrator project will prove that solar can safely bypass the grid to provide a direct supply of energy to UK railways’ traction systems.

UK's climate change credibility rests on action, now

News11 Jul 2019

The Committee on Climate Change’s new progress report reveals that the UK Government has delivered just one of 25 critical policies to lower emissions in the past year.

Floating wind platforms "on the verge of lift-off"

News25 Jun 2019

Floating wind platforms will begin to deliver “multiple gigawatts” of electrical power within the next five years, racing to almost 20 GW of capacity by 2030, says report.

UK announces £30 million fund to fuel energy innovation

News30 Apr 2019

UK Research and Innovation has issued a call to innovators and entrepreneurs for smart energy ideas that will help to kick start an industry.

Lime and Octopus team for a greener London

News25 Apr 2019

Lime warehouses, which charge Lime-E electric assist bike batteries, are being powered by clean and renewable energy in the UK capital.

UK architectural firm claims global sustainability first

News15 Apr 2019

Bennetts Associates has become the first practice in the world to achieve approved Science Based Targets and commit to the UN’s Climate Neutral campaign.

LA shines brightest in US solar ranking for the second year

News10 Apr 2019

Environment America Research & Policy Centre’s annual report also reveals that solar power has doubled in most major cities over the past six years.

£102.5 million demonstrator programme aims to jump-start UK's energy revolution

News04 Apr 2019

Four demonstrator projects have been chosen, which aim to show how businesses can develop local smart energy approaches at scale and create better outcomes for consumers.

European countries partner for floating offshore wind project

News20 Mar 2019

The €31 million project aims to demonstrate survivability and cost-competitiveness of floating offshore wind technology.

Could HS2 provide green energy to homes?

News18 Mar 2019

Engineers developing the HS2 super-hub at Old Oak Common in London are proposing plans to tap heat from the brakes of trains to heat water and power central heating.

Florida announces largest community solar programme in the US

News14 Mar 2019

If Florida Power & Light Company’s proposal is approved, the programme will more than double the amount of community solar currently in the US

Transportation innovation a 'hot' sector in CleanTech 100

News05 Feb 2019

Companies listed represent the most innovative and promising ideas in cleantech and that are best positioned to solve tomorrow’s challenges

Smart grid test bed accelerates clean energy vision

Smart grids15 Oct 2018

Portland General Electric claims it is integrating smart grid technology on a scale never attempted before in the US and partnering with customers to decarbonise the grid

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