Often, the inception of a visionary company such as Vita will be driven by inspiration. In this case, however, it was Mark Stott’s finding himself remarkably uninspired by the contemporary state of student accommodation in the UK that led to Vita’s...
Often overlooked, the oceans cover almost 75% of the earth’s surface. They are part of the lifeblood of this planet, fiercely connected and ferociously energetic, but like the other key nature nurturers, they are being forgotten. Absorbing carbon,...
Creating valuable propositions, with true return potential, has been both a challenge and opportunity in the renewable energy transition space. Without money, the transition halts. Even with the best ideas and intentions, there has to be financial...
Activity on the UK Continental Shelf, in the cold and deep waters that surround the island, is changing. With the country still largely powered by natural gas and oil, reserves are prized and precious but becoming more elusive. At the same time,...
The mineral products world is changing alongside the global energy transition. What we mine, how we do it, how we process, and where it goes has been a tried and tested route for decades. But the journey is changing as the international community...
This month, the ever-energetic Arnold Schwarzenegger called for more urgent action around the global climate emergency. Speaking at an event in Austria, he said that lives depend on progress and advancement in the fight against climate crisis. His...
Leading international renewable energy producer, Sonnedix is glowing following an exceptional year in 2022. Last year, CEO Axel Thiemann told Energy Focus about the company’s ambition to aid the global energy transition in a meaningful way. This...
Rich in nature, the second largest country in the world, heavily exposed to adverse climate impact such as flooding and wildfire, Canada is an advocate of the global energy transition. Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources to...
Wowed by Elestor’s vision and ambition, as well as by its unique ability to help deliver a much-needed energy transition away from polluting fossils fuel power plants, the two juries at the Offshore Wind Innovators Awards 2022 were in full...
Critically essential but unfortunately underappreciated, battery storage is the vital missing link between usable energy in homes and businesses and modern renewable generating capacity. Discussed less than the major windfarms that now stand around...
In October 22, Centrica announced that it would reopen the Rough gas storage facility following a period of engineering work and upgrades to existing infrastructure. Closed for storage in 2017 and converted for gas production, Rough was said to be...
As an IDNO, everyone from developers and end users to Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) stand to reap the several significant benefits associated with Eclipse Power’s alternative solution to electricity grid connection when compared with the...
An independently owned and managed group of companies with over 30 years industry experience operating internationally, throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East, Norco is headquartered in Aberdeen. Founded in 1982, today Norco is...
As the energy transition gathers pace, decarbonising the transport system in the UK remains high on the agenda for most. Replacing a major percentage of road-going vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) is a vital step, but there remain fundamental...
Across Europe, there are more than 30 gigafactories busy with development and commercialisation of cell design and assembly technology to meet the inevitable incoming surge of demand for batteries that will drive electric cars and the future of...
With the energy price crisis and inflationary pressure giving financial managers a headache across the UK business space, arguably the most important utility is often forgotten. Water is the lifeblood of businesses, and for the big drinkers – those...
The blades are turning at Leonardo. In the past two years, while others have issued maydays, Leonardo has continued on a high-flying journey, proving its strength and stability, making the most of Covid-turbulence to speed ahead as it aims for...
The UK’s biggest electricity distributor charged with disseminating power to some 8.4 million homes and businesses, UK Power Networks keeps supplies flowing and lights on across 29,250 km2 and supports and serves 19 million people, from Cromer in...