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Hydrogen

29/3/2023 News

Opening new markets for clean hydrogen

Ambitious net zero and clean hydrogen targets are being supported by new funding initiatives in the US and Europe, while increased clarity on hydrogen policy and funding has been called for in the UK.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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26/6/2024 Comment / Nick Wayth

Mapping the world’s interconnected energy journeys

Decision makers around the world – around cabinet tables, boardroom tables and even kitchen tables – are turning to the new Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy to understand the energy world around them, and it’s an illuminating read, writes Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE, Chief Executive of the Energy Institute.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Andy Brown sitting on stage with projection screen behind, talking to Nick Wayth to left of picture

7/8/2024 Comment / Andy Brown

A vision for accelerating a just energy transition

Andy Brown OBE FEI, President of the Energy Institute, speaks about his vision for his term of office, which began in July 2024.

Shipping

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25/9/2024 Comment / Joan van den Akker,Richard L Stevenson

Onboard carbon capture: a feasible pathway to net zero emissions for shipping

Shipping faces a formidable challenge: to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050. While several technologies are being developed, the first seagoing zero emission ship of any significant size is yet to be built. However, onboard carbon capture (OCC) could facilitate swift emissions reductions and reduce dependencies on nascent sustainable fuels, write Joan van den Akker from shipping company Conoship International and Richard L Stevenson from Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage.

Batteries

21/6/2023 News

EU Parliament votes to make electric car batteries cleaner

Producers of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) are to face tougher environmental and due diligence standards following the European Parliament’s passing of the European Union (EU) Batteries Regulation.

Climate change

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12/6/2024 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Moment of climate truth – with fossil fuels in the dock

United Nations chief António Guterres last week expressed frustration with the gas, oil and coal industries in the face of new evidence of a wrecked climate. New Energy World Editor-at-large Steve Hodgson FEI analyses the speech.

Energy efficiency / management

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17/4/2024 Comment / Paul Walker

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Paul Walker CEng MEI

In our latest Spotlight on Energy People interview with Energy Institute (EI) members, Paul Walker CEng MEI, Electrical Technical Authority, Centrica, explains why even in the latter stages of his career he continues to expand his knowledge in a fascinating and wide-ranging career.

Energy efficiency

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14/5/2025 Comment / Erich Labuda

Unlocking Europe’s energy future – energy efficiency can’t wait

Alongside the use of renewables, the potential contribution of improving energy efficiency – an established and well-proven practice – is still under-appreciated. Particularly for Europe’s industrial sites, the scope for cutting emissions is enormous, writes Erich Labuda, Division President with ABB Motion Services.

Electric vehicles

electric vehicle plugged into charging unit

23/2/2022 News

Call for independent regulator to level up UK EV charging network

The UK automotive industry has published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle (EV) charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) plan calls for mandated targets for infrastructure roll-out, backed by an independent regulator to keep consumers at the heart of planning.

Renewables

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1/2/2023 News

US to boost annual renewables investment to $114bn by 2031

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US will significantly boost annual investment into renewable energy deployment in the country, with a rise from $64bn in 2022 to nearly $114bn expected by 2031, according to Wood Mackenzie.

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