Tech

September 1, 2023

Smart meter rollout in GB market hits 58% but pace slows

The UK government has published Q2 2023 figures on the smart meter rollout showing that 58% of meters in Great Britain are now smart or advanced meters.

Shell invests in collaborative subsea wave power project in Orkeny, Scotland. Image: Verlume.

August 31, 2023

Positive results lead to subsea battery project extension

An initial four-month test has been completed in the UK proving a subsea battery storage system can power subsea equipment via wave power.

US government unveils plans for seven clean hydrogen hubs. Image: Getty Images.

August 31, 2023

Hydrogen Backbone Link could make Scotland a ‘green energy powerhouse’

A new pipeline unveiled by the NZTC could enable Scotland to meet up to 10% of Europe’s projected hydrogen import demand by the mid-2030s.

August 30, 2023

Current± Disruptors: Swarm on unlocking clean energy in homes

In the latest Current± Disruptors, we spoke with Swarm, a Newcastle-based startup aiming to make clean energy more accessible in homes.

August 29, 2023

IDRIC boosts 13 new research projects with £1.2m funding

The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has announced £1.2 million funding for 13 new research projects.

The companies will explore clean energy opportunities in Victoria and Western Australia. Image: Piqsels.

August 29, 2023

UK companies to explore clean energy opportunities in Australia

The UK Government revealed last week (24 August) that ten UK-based companies were travelling to Australia to explore clean energy opportunities.

August 24, 2023

The Nick Winser report: Battery storage could mitigate the cost of grid infrastructure

In early August, the UK’s electricity networks commissioner, Nick Winser, released a landmark report detailing how GB could halve the time that is required to build grid infrastructure.

August 23, 2023

Current± Disruptors: how IONATE’s ‘all-in-one transformer’ can underpin a futureproof grid

Current± sat down with Luca Mezossy-Dona, co-founder at IONATE to discuss how real-time flow control and data can create a future smart grid.

August 23, 2023

Revenues for battery storage surge by 53% in a month, says Modo

According to Modo Energy’s monthly Revenue Benchmark, battery energy storage revenues surged by 53% between the months of June and July.

August 21, 2023

Current± Disruptors: Greenworkx on the green skills emergency

Current± sat down with co-founders Mat Ilic, CEO of Greenworkx and Richard Ng, CTO to discuss Greenworkx’s mission to help solve the green skills emergency.