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Sir Richard Branson launches green energy competition in Scotland
Sir Richard Branson is set to launch a green energy competition, with a £400,000 prize fund, in Scotland. The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, which is also supported by the Scottish Government, is aimed at reducing carbon emissions through sustainable business ideas and inventions.
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Report: 75 percent of Brits are ignoring the benefits of smart meters
According to the latest research from E.ON, 75 percent of Britons are currently ignoring the benefits of smart meters. The UK energy provider found that by disregarding this technology, UK consumers are missing out on energy bill savings of up to 4 percent.
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Science academies call on Governments to solve global challenges
National science academies of 15 countries – including the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science- issued joint statements warning Governments about the need to address the planet’s most pressing challenges, namely: Climate change, energy and water security and natural disasters.
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Brighton and Hove set to hold its first-ever smart business conference
Brighton and Hove is set to host its first-ever Smart Business Conference. The one-day conference will play host to a number of leading international figures including, Caroline Lucas, Greg Barker and Norman Barker.
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Solar industry CEOs launch Global Solar Council
Representatives from some of the solar industry’s most prominent players have announced the foundation of the Global Solar Council. The council is a CEO-level coalition of international companies involved in the solar photovoltaic value chain.
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Intersolar Europe set to welcome UK solar market
Intersolar Europe is set to welcome the European solar industry to the Munich Trade Fair in Germany. The Fair, which will span over 180,000 square metres and house over 2,400 exhibitors, begins on June 11.
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Power to the people: Hull opens electricity-generating gym
A revolutionary outdoor gym that harnesses the power generated by those exercising and turns it into electricity has been unveiled in Hull.
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Solar Schools project set for takeoff after successful pilot scheme
The Solar Schools project, launched by carbon cutting organisation 10:10 in conjunction with Mumsnet, is set to help 100 schools receive solar panels.
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New learner manuals released for solar installers
The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies (NSAET) has produced a series of new learner manuals to help solar installers. The new manuals will allow installers of both photovoltaic and thermal systems to acquire the background knowledge required to install, commission, service and maintain solar equipment.
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ABB supports Imperial College’s new carbon capture teaching facility
Power and automation giant ABB, has invested close to £1 million and signed a 10-year agreement with Imperial College London to support a new carbon capture pilot plant teaching facility located at the university’s central London campus.
