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The Editorial Team is taking a break - there will be no new issues of New Energy World magazine on Wednesdays 24th and 31st of August. We will return with a new issue on Wednesday 7th September with fresh content providing insights on the global energy industry’s transition towards net zero. In the meantime, you can continue to explore all of our articles below.

Solar Rows upon row of solar panels set in green countryside

25/1/2023 / Gareth Simkins

UK solar energy industry comes of age

Last year saw significant growth of solar power projects in the UK, despite a temporary hiatus when major solar initiatives nearly came a cropper due to opposition by a short-lived Prime Minister. Gareth Simkins, Senior Communications Adviser of industry association Solar Energy UK, sets the picture.

Solar Rows upon row of solar panels set in green countryside

25/1/2023 / Gareth Simkins

UK solar energy industry comes of age

Last year saw significant growth of solar power projects in the UK, despite a temporary hiatus when major solar initiatives nearly came a cropper due to opposition by a short-lived Prime Minister. Gareth Simkins, Senior Communications Adviser of industry association Solar Energy UK, sets the picture.

Solar Rows of solar panels on grassy ground set against bright blue sky

25/1/2023 / Jane Ren

Maximising the use of renewable energy for net zero

Pressure is growing for organisations to reduce their carbon emissions by maximising the use of renewable energy. But this comes with numerous challenges, particularly for industrial companies. Here, Jane Ren, CEO of Atomiton, a sustainability data and analytics provider, discusses solutions to these challenges.

Gas Woman engineer in white boiler suit and hard hard in front of solar panels

25/1/2023 / Dr Neil Quilliam

Africa’s difficult choice: gas versus renewables

Africa is faced with a difficult choice: to provide gas for Europe now – with short-term economic gain for Africa – or focus funding on developing renewable energy sources, with long-term energy security, economic growth and stability, and global climate goals in mind. Think Research and Advisory, a Saudi-based research firm, published a provocative research report on Africa’s energy future to coincide with COP27 in Egypt. Dr Neil Quilliam, Director of Energy Research at Think, presents the highlights.

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Solar Close up of solar panels on rooftop, with green fields and blue sky in background

18/1/2023 / Brian Davis

Sunny forecast for EU solar market

The European solar energy market is gathering pace as European Union (EU) member states seek better energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting high energy prices. New Energy World’s Brian Davis gives insight into a new report on EU solar prospects for this imperative decade of transition.

Solar Aerial view over solar farm battery energy storage system at Cranfield University

18/1/2023 / Matthew Lumsden

Electric dreams – achieving the solar energy storage sweet spot

How can businesses maximise their use of on-site solar power to cut energy bills? Here, Connected Energy CEO Matthew Lumsden suggests that battery energy storage must not be overlooked for any business chasing cost and ESG (environment, social and governance) benefits.

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Solar Rows of solar panels on grassy ground set against bright blue sky

25/1/2023 / Jane Ren

Maximising the use of renewable energy for net zero

Pressure is growing for organisations to reduce their carbon emissions by maximising the use of renewable energy. But this comes with numerous challenges, particularly for industrial companies. Here, Jane Ren, CEO of Atomiton, a sustainability data and analytics provider, discusses solutions to these challenges.

Gas Woman engineer in white boiler suit and hard hard in front of solar panels

25/1/2023 / Dr Neil Quilliam

Africa’s difficult choice: gas versus renewables

Africa is faced with a difficult choice: to provide gas for Europe now – with short-term economic gain for Africa – or focus funding on developing renewable energy sources, with long-term energy security, economic growth and stability, and global climate goals in mind. Think Research and Advisory, a Saudi-based research firm, published a provocative research report on Africa’s energy future to coincide with COP27 in Egypt. Dr Neil Quilliam, Director of Energy Research at Think, presents the highlights.

Solar Close up of solar panels on rooftop, with green fields and blue sky in background

18/1/2023 / Brian Davis

Sunny forecast for EU solar market

The European solar energy market is gathering pace as European Union (EU) member states seek better energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting high energy prices. New Energy World’s Brian Davis gives insight into a new report on EU solar prospects for this imperative decade of transition.

Solar Aerial view over solar farm battery energy storage system at Cranfield University

18/1/2023 / Matthew Lumsden

Electric dreams – achieving the solar energy storage sweet spot

How can businesses maximise their use of on-site solar power to cut energy bills? Here, Connected Energy CEO Matthew Lumsden suggests that battery energy storage must not be overlooked for any business chasing cost and ESG (environment, social and governance) benefits.

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News

Finance and investment Solar panels in foreground, wind turbines in mid and background, set against sunrise sky

25/1/2023

Global low-carbon investments to rise by $60bn in 2023

Spending on low-carbon projects globally is forecast to increase by $60bn this year, 10% higher than 2022, led by wind developments but helped by a significant rise in funding for hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure, according to Rystad Energy.

Electric vehicles Artist’s impression of Britvolt factory

25/1/2023

Fears for UK electric vehicle market as battery company goes into administration

Hopes for the future development of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sector were dealt a blow last week, after Britvolt, the company planning to build an EV battery gigafactory, went into administration.

Carbon emissions Close up view of trunk of tree looking up to rainforest canopy

25/1/2023

More than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest provider are ‘worthless’, according to new research

Rainforest carbon offsets approved by Verra and used by big corporations such as Disney, Shell and Gucci are largely ‘worthless and could make global heating worse’, according to a new investigation undertaken by The Guardian newspaper, the German weekly Die Zeit and SourceMaterial, a non-profit investigative journalism organisation.

Renewables Close up of offshore wind turbine with sea and other turbines behind

25/1/2023

UK could save over £100bn with 100% renewable energy net zero plan

A new report has concluded that a 100% renewable energy mix in the UK would save over £100bn in achieving net zero by 2050 compared to the government’s current strategy, plus more than 20% lower cumulative carbon emissions.

Offshore wind Guard on duty outside Buckingham Palace

25/1/2023

King Charles calls for Crown Estate wind profits to be used for ‘public good’

King Charles has asked for a surge in profits that will be generated from six new offshore wind farm projects on The Crown Estate to be used for the ‘wider public good’ rather than being added to the Royal Household’s purse.

Wind View of turbines and pylons at Gansu

25/1/2023

China leads global increase in wind patent applications

New research shows a significant global increase in patent filings relating to wind power generation in the last 10 years, with China producing the highest volume of patent applications in this time.

Comment

Solar Head and shoulders photo of Rachael Oakley, Head of Crime Intelligence, DeterTech

25/1/2023 / Rachael Oakley

Clouds loom as solar panel theft rises

One unexpected repercussion of the energy crisis is a rise in solar panel theft. Police in Germany have warned of a surge in module and inverter theft, and solar farms in the UK face similar risks, writes Rachael Oakley, Head of Crime Intelligence at DeterTech, a security provider.

Energy and carbon management Head and shoulders photo of Dr Mark Burrows

18/1/2023 / Mark Burrows

Engaging colleagues in energy behaviour change in 2023

A successful energy transition depends on behavioural changes, but these can be challenging to inspire, maintain and direct. Here, Dr Mark Burrows, Client Development Director – Plan Zero, Mitie Energy, and Member of the EI Energy Management Panel, provides his recommendations using the EI’s new Energy Essentials: A guide to energy and carbon management.

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Diversity Head and shoulders photo of Fiona Hathorn, CEO and co-Founder, Women on Boards UK

18/1/2023 / Fiona Hathorn

Why we need board diversity to achieve net zero

Fiona Hathorn, CEO and co-Founder of Women on Boards UK and a speaker at International Energy Week 2023*, discusses the importance of board diversity and outlines some practical steps to improve it within energy companies.

Energy efficiency / management Photo of Adrian Guggisberg, Division President, ABB Motion Services, from waist up, standing in front of industrial equipment

11/1/2023 / Adrian Guggisberg

No time like the present – transforming industrial energy efficiency starts now

Electric industrial motors use vast quantities of energy and the tools to reduce wastage are available now. Let’s start using them, writes Adrian Guggisberg, Division President of ABB Motion Services.

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Solar Head and shoulders photo of Rachael Oakley, Head of Crime Intelligence, DeterTech

25/1/2023 / Rachael Oakley

Clouds loom as solar panel theft rises

One unexpected repercussion of the energy crisis is a rise in solar panel theft. Police in Germany have warned of a surge in module and inverter theft, and solar farms in the UK face similar risks, writes Rachael Oakley, Head of Crime Intelligence at DeterTech, a security provider.

Energy and carbon management Head and shoulders photo of Dr Mark Burrows

18/1/2023 / Mark Burrows

Engaging colleagues in energy behaviour change in 2023

A successful energy transition depends on behavioural changes, but these can be challenging to inspire, maintain and direct. Here, Dr Mark Burrows, Client Development Director – Plan Zero, Mitie Energy, and Member of the EI Energy Management Panel, provides his recommendations using the EI’s new Energy Essentials: A guide to energy and carbon management.

Diversity Head and shoulders photo of Fiona Hathorn, CEO and co-Founder, Women on Boards UK

18/1/2023 / Fiona Hathorn

Why we need board diversity to achieve net zero

Fiona Hathorn, CEO and co-Founder of Women on Boards UK and a speaker at International Energy Week 2023*, discusses the importance of board diversity and outlines some practical steps to improve it within energy companies.

Energy efficiency / management Photo of Adrian Guggisberg, Division President, ABB Motion Services, from waist up, standing in front of industrial equipment

11/1/2023 / Adrian Guggisberg

No time like the present – transforming industrial energy efficiency starts now

Electric industrial motors use vast quantities of energy and the tools to reduce wastage are available now. Let’s start using them, writes Adrian Guggisberg, Division President of ABB Motion Services.

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Quarterly print edition

Welcome to the second New Energy World quarterly, which contains some of the best feature articles and comment pieces that we have published over the last three months.

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Who will tackle the energy crisis?

Energy industry people are in the front line of delivering new resilient low carbon solutions and energy efficiency

Also in this issue:

  • Dogger Bank – building the world’s largest wind farm
  • The rise of climate change litigation
  • Nuclear fusion – one small step nearer?
  • Aviation’s race for sustainability has barely begun

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