Cities are at the forefront of the energy transition, but smart cities will need smart utilities, writes Eric Woods at Guidehouse
2020-10-19 00:00:00
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Underwater engineering: the UK can ride the blue economy wave
Submitted by nromanescu on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 14:54
For decades, the North Sea oil and gas industry has been recognised as an underwater technology pioneer.
The drive towards net zero presents exciting subsea opportunities to develop solutions that support the energy transition, capitalise on the blue economy and win more business overseas, writes Trevor Garlick, Chair of the Global Underwater Hub
2020-10-19 00:00:00
Make your move into the US$250bn global decom market
Submitted by zfripp on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 14:48
The UK offers capability and expertise across the entire nuclear lifecycle, from design to decommissioning and waste management. With 51 new reactors under construction and more than 30GW slated for shutdown in the next 10 years, UK firms are well set to capture significant market share, writes Rodney Berkeley at the Department for International Trade
2020-10-19 00:00:00
Special report: Exporters brace for EU exit
Submitted by nromanescu on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 14:34
Since the completion of the UK-EU divorce agreement at the end of 2019, trade negotiations have been under way, with the UK aiming for a Canada-style ‘skinny’ free trade deal – with no tariffs, no
The UK government is helping businesses prepare for post-Brexit trade. However, uncertainty is leaving many exporters seeking further support and unsure whether they will be able to maintain, let alone expand sales. All this at a time when the government is looking to exporters to drive economic growth, writes Jeremy Bowden
2020-10-19 00:00:00
Turning the tide on marine energy
Submitted by zfripp on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 14:00
Oceans are an abundant source of energy which can support a global energy transition and drive a blue economy. However, a clear and accessible route to market is required, writes Eileen Linklater at the European Marine Energy Centre
2020-10-19 00:00:00
Energy islands take offshore wind to the next level
Submitted by zfripp on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 13:45
Cross-border offshore wind hubs with connections to more than one country will save money and space, and improve energy flows across Europe, says TenneT’s Michiel Müller
2020-10-19 00:00:00
EIC Member Focus: iNPIPE PRODUCTS
Submitted by nromanescu on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:56
Unlocking the potential of the UK’s offshore wind industry
Submitted by nromanescu on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:45
The UK’s offshore wind industry could sit front and centre in the UK’s post-COVID-19 economic rescue plan, and in the longer term be a guiding light in the transition to net zero.
More British businesses can supply offshore wind projects but developers need to engage better with a more joined-up supply chain, writes Rob Lilly at Vattenfall
2020-08-04 00:00:00
A change in the wind
Submitted by nromanescu on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:39
Onshore wind is a mature and proven technology, playing a vital part in the UK’s energy mix.
Having been held back artificially for the past five years, the cheapest form of new power in the UK – onshore wind – is set to make a comeback, writes EIC analyst Sharanya Kumaramurthy
2020-08-04 00:00:00
A brighter future for low-carbon heat?
Submitted by nromanescu on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 16:30
Heat decarbonisation in the residential sector – which is responsible for about a fifth of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions – has been recognised by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) as one of
The UK government’s new Clean Heat Grant shows tentative lessons have been taken from the failed Renewable Heat Incentive, writes Jess Ralston at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
2020-08-04 00:00:00
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