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2019-07-26 00:00:00
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Q&A: View from the top: Dr Liam Fox
Submitted by zfripp on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 14:16
What is the government doing to help make Britain a 21st-century exporting superpower and increase total exports as a proportion of GDP to 35%?
Former Secretary of State for International Trade, talks to Energy Focus about supporting the UK energy supply chain and global exporting opportunities
2019-07-26 00:00:00
From the Chief Executive: August 2019
Submitted by zfripp on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 13:58
Approximately 90% of global economic growth in the next 10 to 15 years will be generated from outside the EU. Exports only constitute 30% of our GDP.
In this issue of Energy Focus we explore exporting as an essential growth strategy for UK businesses, at a time of rapid global economic change
2019-07-26 00:00:00
Cabling technology offers peace of mind
Submitted by daslan on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 09:19
As new buildings become increasingly complex, those making decisions in the supply chain need to know that the products they are specifying are safe and compliant, meeting all recognised specificat
Those responsible for the specification of products which go into new modern buildings have been asking for safe, approved cabling which play a critical part in electrical supply systems. Here, Graham Turner of AEI Cable explains the issues and emerging solutions.
2019-06-27 00:00:00
Competition Now Open: Celebrating the People Behind Power
Submitted by daslan on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 14:34
Electricity is expected at the flick of a switch, but too few people recognise the hard work that happens behind the scenes.
Shell has today launched a competition to celebrate the people behind power. As demand for power generation continues to increase, dedicated engineers are working around the clock to keep the lights on for homes and businesses across the country.
2019-05-16 00:00:00
Nuclear reimagined
Submitted by daslan on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 10:57
The world’s high-performing nuclear reactors have operated reliably for decades, generating 11% of global electricity and 30% of the world’s low-carbon electricity.
Advanced reactors could be the key to US energy security writes Dr Rita Baranwal at the US Department of Energy’s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear initiative
2019-05-14 00:00:00
A bright and buoyant market
Submitted by adoung on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 13:08
A relatively new industry, floating solar photovoltaic systems will soon play an important role in the global clean energy production marketplace.
As the market moves beyond niche applications floating solar is opening up new opportunities, writes Bernard Prouvost at Ciel & Terre
2019-04-08 00:00:00
Winds of change
Submitted by adoung on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 13:02
The objective of the deal is to ensure that 30% of UK electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030, delivering £48bn of investment in UK infrastructure and creating 27,000 jobs
These are certainly exciting times for offshore wind energy, writes Alex Louden at ORE Catapult, as a UK innovation explosion looks set to revolutionise the industry
2019-04-08 00:00:00
What’s holding nuclear back?
Submitted by adoung on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 12:53
Worldwide, the nuclear industry is growing, and the amount of energy produced by nuclear plants has increased steadily for over five years.
For nuclear energy to make a significant contribution to the global sustainable development agenda, the sector should address the issues of economics and public acceptance while embracing the opportunities of innovation and trade, writes David Hess at the World Nuclear Association
2019-04-08 00:00:00
Towards fully autonomous oil and gas platforms
Submitted by adoung on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 12:50
Self-operating offshore platforms may be as much a part of the future as self-driving cars.
The industry is moving towards autonomous operations and within 5–10 years we should have full automation, writes Håvard Devold at ABB’s Oil, Gas & Chemical Business
2019-04-08 00:00:00
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