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National Grid blackout scheme: Investment in smart, digital grids is imperative

04/12/2023

Cold weather has prompted the National Grid to activate energy blackout schemes. Here, David Hall, VP of Power Systems at Schneider Electric, argues that a top-down strategy is crucial, involving substantial investment in smart, digital grids.

Sustainability challenges: What’s hindering manufacturers’ transition?

31/10/2023

Prominent industrial organisations are establishing bold environmental sustainability targets. A study by Schneider Electric and Omdia indicates that over half (57 percent) of top global industrial organisations have committed to carbon-neutrality targets to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with just under half (47 percent) undertaking RE100 commitments.

Carbon Capture Facility helps next generation chart the course to net zero

26/10/2023

How can we introduce new ways of maintaining industrial productivity whilst minimising carbon emissions? In this Q&A, David Bowers and Roy Tanner explain how ABB has teamed up with Imperial College London to cultivate a new generation of engineers equipped to drive cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally conscious industrial processes.

Now is not the time to press pause on net zero

04/10/2023

Picture this: you’re the Prime Minister of a G7 country. Every day brings news of the devastation wrought by climate change: extreme weather, frequent flooding, catastrophic wildfires, rapidly declining animal populations, the list goes on. By all accounts, things are looking, if you’ll allow me a little hyperbole, not great.

Busting EV myths: Breaking down the biggest misconceptions

02/06/2023

Despite the expected shift towards electric and zero-emission vehicles, there’s still a lot of controversy surrounding them. Are they really any cheaper to run? What’s their true environmental impact? In this article, Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of Cressall, breaks down the biggest myths surrounding EVs.

Power Transmission Features

National Grid blackout scheme: Investment in smart, digital grids is imperative

Sustainability challenges: What’s hindering manufacturers’ transition?

Carbon Capture Facility helps next generation chart the course to net zero

Now is not the time to press pause on net zero

Busting EV myths: Breaking down the biggest misconceptions