Category: Energy & Efficiency
OXCCU opens sustainable aviation fuel production facility at Oxford Airport
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals and plastics, has unveiled its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. Located at Oxford Airport, the OX1 […]
Scientists develop light-absorbing material to generate solar power without silicon
Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary approach that could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without needing silicon-based solar panels. Instead, their innovation works by […]
3 in 4 solar panel owners have used UK’s government subsidies
Property owners who accessed incentives or rebates for purchasing solar panels saved approximately £3k on average Almost three in four (73%) homeowners with solar panels used an incentive or rebate […]
Which? tells Virgin Media, Scottish Power and British Gas to improve customer service
Which? has written to the CEOs of Virgin Media, Scottish Power and British Gas urging them to improve their customer service as new research from the consumer association reveals they […]
Which? calls for reform of Energy Peformance Certificates
Which? is calling for the next government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as a snapshot investigation by the consumer association reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful. […]
Energy price cap falls to average of £1568 a year for UK households
A typical household’s energy bill will fall by £122 a year from July under a new energy price cap for the UK. The latest quarterly cap for England, Wales and […]
World passes 30% renewable electricity milestone, claims new report
Growth in solar and wind pushed the world past 30% renewable electricity for the first time in 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember. Since 2000, renewables have expanded from […]
How UK Companies Use Technology to Be More Green
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, companies in the UK are increasingly interested in using technology to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more sustainably. A recent study showed […]
The Impact of Accurate Moisture Analysis on Environmental Protection
Moisture analysis plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to environmental science. By precisely measuring the water content in substances, businesses can ensure product quality, compliance with regulations, […]
Which? brands Scottish Power worst energy company for customer service
Which? is calling for Scottish Power, Ovo Energy and British Gas to urgently improve their customer service as new analysis finds they are the worst energy suppliers when it comes […]