Taking control of the energy transition… 5 ways our cities can tame the energy beast!
The energy transition presents cities with unprecedented challenges in planning for the future. Electric Vehicles place an exponential demand on electricity infrastructure, gas is being potentially…
Read Full article5 Things you need to know about 5G Heat (Fifth Generation Heat!)
In my blog ‘ How will energy look in 2030? My 10 predictions for the next 10 years! ’ I predicted that by 2030 all city centres will have some form of fifth generation heat network – taking heat…
Read Full articleDeep decarbonisation of industry: The cement sector
Headlines Fossil fuel combustion to meet heating needs accounts for 35% of cement’s CO2 emissions. The remaining 65% are due to direct process emissions, which must also be addressed. The biomass use…
Read Full articleGetting to grips with the complexities of industrial decarbonisation using soft systems
On the 12th October I moderated a panel on industrial decarbonisation at the Carbon Forward London conference . Not being a carbon markets specialist I was out of my comfort zone – which is always a…
Read Full articleThe new age of clean technology manufacturing
We are at the dawn of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing – that is creating major new markets and millions of jobs. A perfect fit to our urgency to decarbonise…
Read Full articleClimate neutrality and the potential of digital energy efficiency technologies - Five application examples
Reducing CO2 emissions to zero in 30 years - utopian? The conversion of Germany's energy supply to green and renewable is a done deal. In 30 years, the country is to meet its energy needs from…
Read Full articleRevolutionizing Transit: Europe's Top Smart Mobility Solutions
In an era where urban spaces are increasingly pressured by growing populations and environmental concerns, Europe is at the forefront of a transportation revolution. Smart mobility, leveraging…
Read Full articleTrends in stationary battery storage
Five young companies - all from the stationary battery storage sector - have received financial support for their further growth in the last 12 months. This proves that this market continues to grow…
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