Arctic warming: scientists alarmed by ‘crazy’ temperature rises
Record warmth in the Arctic this month could yet prove to be a freak occurrence, but experts warn the warming event is unprecedented
PSA Group could end diesel production
PSA Group could be about to end its involvement with diesel and instead focus on electric and hybrid technology, according to reports in France.
The 11 cities most likely to run out of drinking water – like Cape Town
Cape Town is in the unenviable situation of being the first major city in the modern era to face the threat of running out of drinking water.
Consortium finds viable business case for community energy storage
[repost] Small-scale, grid-connected energy storage solutions – or “community batteries” – can have a viable business case, supporting the ongoing growth of decentralised energy generation resources. This is one of the key findings of a feasibility study published by DNV GL, based on work by an industry-wide consortium that includes energy storage firm Alfen and
The 4 Main Applications for Battery Storage
There are three primary benefits of energy storage: Access to lower priced electricity Retention of surplus self generated electricity Emergency power supply However, this can look many different ways. At a recent presentation*, we had an interesting view of the main applications of battery storage that may help explain some of the questions. In this
Energy Storage Technical White Papers
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What happens when the grid runs out?
Did you know you can go online and see the energy consumption for the whole of the UK in real-time?.
New Slimline Battery Enclosures
In response to customer requests, we have procured a new slimline enclosure in light grey that can hold all your batteries in style. This is only 45 cm deep, and comes in the light grey pictured, or the more traditional black if you prefer.
Climate change ‘will push European cities towards breaking point’
(REPOST: The Guardian)Major British towns and cities, including Glasgow, Wrexham, Aberdeen and Chester, could be much more severely affected by climate change than previously thought, according to new research.
Electricity is core to our lives, but Are We Looking After it?
Interesting Radio 4 analysis of the importance of electricity in our lives and the ways in which its generation and distribution is becoming a defining issue of our times.