kolkata: The state government is planning to set up a Center of Excellence (COE) on e-vehicle which will act as a skilling hub for East and Northeast India. The State is looking for a partnership with the UK government on getting the knowledge and technology transfer for the creation of the COE. The state has […]
UK confirms £205 million budget to power more of Britain from Britain – EQ Mag
UK government confirms budget for this year’s Contracts for Difference scheme as it enters its first annual auction, boosting energy security. Government announces significant financial backing for first annual flagship renewables auction, boosting Britain’s energy security £170 million pledged for established technologies to ensure Britain remains a front runner in renewables and £10 million ring-fenced […]
The days of the hydrogen car are already over – EQ Mag
Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric and combustion engine vehicle in the early 2000s. They were widely considered an avenue towards universal green motoring. Powered through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, the only tailpipe emission they produce is water. The technology also promised a traditional driving experience. […]
UK government approves agreement between Bulb and Octopus Energy, providing certainty to 1.5 million customers – EQ Mag Pro
A deal has been signed confirming Bulb’s 1.5 million customers will have a new energy home in Octopus. An agreement was reached overnight between special administrators of Bulb and Octopus Energy, the UK government confirms today, in a move that will protect consumers and taxpayers. Bulb’s special administrators have been running a competitive and extensive […]
EVs and decentralising energy storage systems – EQ Mag Pro
In this episode of our Digital Transformation Podcast Series, we continue our focus on the risks and opportunities presented by digitisation in a range of industries by focusing on the latest cutting-edge innovations in the energy sector. This second instalment of our discussions on energy tech is introduced by Dino Wilkinson and hosted by Richard […]
How much does it cost to charge an electric car? Charging for EVs explained and how it compares to petrol – EQ Mag Pro
There are an estimated 400,000 electric cars on the road in the UK and more than 750,000 plug-in hybrids Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular, as petrol prices remain high and people search for more environmentally friendly options. The UK Government is providing £500m over the next five years to support the roll-out […]
UK Government to inject £340m into green hydrogen – EQ Mag Pro
Bulk of £375m support package aimed at closing gap between cost of producing gas from electrolysis and its sale The UK government is providing a package of support to boost the development of green hydrogen as part of its Energy Security Strategy. The bulk of the £375m package will go towards supporting development of green […]
UK Government to fund renewable energy storage technologies – EQ Mag Pro
A total of 24 projects were given funding under the government’s Longer Duration Energy Storage (LODES) competition. The UK Government has announced funding to install new renewable energy storage technologies in the country. As part of this initiative, the government has awarded £6.7m ($9m) to 24 projects across the country under the Longer Duration Energy […]
UK government awards funding to longer-duration energy storage tech projects – EQ Mag Pro
The first awards of funding designed to “turbocharge” UK projects developing long-duration energy storage technologies have been made by the country’s government, with £6.7 million (US$9.11 million) pledged. The total £68 million competitive funding opportunity was launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in June 2021 through the national Net Zero […]
UK Government funds world-first pilot of safe and non-toxic hydrogen storage – EQ Mag Pro
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced today that the HydrilyteTM Refueller Prototype project has been awarded funding through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration programme. Under the first phase of the two-phase programme, the consortium is delivering a feasibility study for a Phase 2 prototype which, […]
