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Tech panel joins Cambridge Future Tech’s summer barbecue
Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) hosted its annual barbecue event at the Bradfield Centre, which was preceded by a panel which was asked to address the question ‘Where does UK deep tech go from here?’. Moderated by CFT’s CEO, Owen Thompson, the panel...

Energy Transition: Navigating Europe's Short-Term Volatility and Long-Term Gains
It might appear as though investors are struggling to see how to make the energy transition profitable, but European investor appetite hasn’t waned for the right transaction. Below we consider some topical issues and risk mitigants for those...

Tech veteran joins board of Converge
MANILA, Philippines — A veteran tech executive is joining the board of directors of broadband specialist Converge ICT Solutions Inc., strengthening its boardroom ahead of plans to go beyond the internet business. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Energy codes need updating
People make decisions on what issues are important to them whether these are positions stated by politicians, things we are bombarded with on the news, or topics discussed at work, home, or with family members. Sometimes one does not consciously...

Tech from the Industry’s Biggest Brands to Premiere at CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo
CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo promises to be a comprehensive showcase of new technologies, new products, and new ideas from some of the most important names in residential and commercial systems integration. The event returns to the...

European Commission Names Ocean Energy as Key Technology for Reaching EU Targets
Member states should target 5% of their newly installed renewable energy capacity to be innovative by 2030, as set by the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Ocean Energy is one of two technologies counting towards this innovative renewables target,...

India’s renewable energy capacity reaches 227 GW; solar PV module capacity rises 38-fold: Goyal
New Delhi: India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 227 gigawatts (GW), with a 4,000% rise in installed solar capacity over the past decade, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday at the 11th India Energy Storage...

India on track for 500GW renewable energy by 2030, EV shift key to climate goals: MoS Harsh Malhotra
New Delhi: India is aiming to achieve 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030, and the push towards electric mobility will play a key role in meeting the country’s climate, energy security, and economic resilience objectives, Minister of...

GE’s New Heat Pump Water Heater Takes The Technology To New Heights
General Electric (GE) is launching a brand new heat pump water heater (HPWH) that elevates the technology to a whole new level. GE was one of the first to bring a HPWH to market in 2008. The company spent the last several years closely studying...

Goyal urges energy storage industry to diversify supply chains
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called upon the energy storage industry to significantly reduce its reliance on imports from specific countries and actively seek out alternative supply sources. He also stressed the...
Powerhouse Energy reveals 'significant uptick' in interest in its...
Powerhouse Energy Group PLC (AIM:PHE), the AIM-listed company turning non-recyclable waste into low-carbon energy, said it had seen a "significant uptick in interest" following the completion of key technology milestones. In a review of first-half...

Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal
Germany’s Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) has expanded its liquefied natural gas (LNG) arsenal through a multi-year LNG supply agreement with ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of the UAE-headquartered ADNOC, bolstering Europe’s energy security. ADNOC Gas'...

Why clean tech means business for Canadian manufacturers
Industry experts unpack the financial, operational and strategic case for investing in clean technology. [Photo: Irfanan/Adobe Stock] Canadian manufacturers are investing in clean technology, but not just for environmental reasons. While...

Manbro Industries Ltd announces strategic acquisitions to strengthen its Value Added Steel Products, Recycling, and Infrastructure Businesses
Manbro Industries Limited ("Manbro" or "the Company") a BSE listed company (Scrip Code: 512595) today announced the approval of three strategic acquisitions to expand its business operations in field of value added steel products, old vehicle...

There are big opportunities in renewable energy insurance
UK brokers believe renewable energy insurance is the new or emerging insurance product with the second most growth potential. Meanwhile, recent data suggests that renewables account for almost 90% of all new energy generation in the US. According...

Japan’s Sumitomo to invest $10bn in UK’s clean energy projects
Japan’s Sumitomo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK, committing to inject £7.5bn ($10bn) into infrastructure and renewable energy projects in the country by 2035. The investment will specifically target offshore wind and...

The Death of Energy Statistics We Can Trust
The death of energy statistics we can trust in the name of cost-cutting affects not just governmental policy but our daily lives as well. The American public and government officials are in danger of losing one of their most effective tools in...
India must build supply chain resilience in energy sector to achieve self-reliance: Goyal
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Thursday urged the industry to build supply chain resilience by reducing dependence on specific geographies and adopting new technologies to achieve...

Plans, Policies, Partnerships: Austrade’s Paul Burfield on Australia's Critical Minerals Landscape
Australia is well positioned to support the near term development of diverse resilience and sustainable US global supply chains, according to Austrade Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Paul Burfield. “There are 600 Navy Resource Deposits...

Renewables fall short as fossil fuels reach new heights: Global energy transition stalls
Renewables fall short as fossil fuels reach new heights: Global energy transition stalls Fossil fuels hit record highs in 2023, with coal consumption surging 9% globally, undermining climate goals. Renewables provide minimal grid replacement and...