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Circuit board: the National Grid, improving the flow of power in the UK. Image by National Grid

Record-breaking power link between two UK countries

09 May 2012

by Ray Cooling, London Press Service

The longest 2,200-megawatt capacity, high-voltage direct-current cable in the world is to be built between Scotland and England.

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Growing business: Welsh government minister Alun Davies launches a green research centre. Image: Welsh government

Beacon research centre shines light to boost green economy

A groundbreaking facility that will collaborate with companies to develop green business technologies and opportunities is growing well in Wales.

02 May 2012
 
High energy: building the new offshore-wind testing facility at Narec, England. Image by Narec

World’s largest wind-turbine test site to open

Work has started to build what is described as a world-leading facility that will accelerate development for the United Kingdom offshore wind industry, vastly increasing UK expertise in the renewables sector.

02 May 2012
 
Brighter future: UK research will help the move to greener economies, and tackle energy poverty. Image by Loughborough University

Developing economies move to low-carbon energy with UK help

Leading academics in the UK are part of a new network designed to link the country’s energy experts to those in economies in developing countries around the world.

24 April 2012
 
Green cab: Business Minister Mark Prisk in a fuel-cell taxi, powered by Intelligent Energy. Image by Loughborough University

Drive to promote hydrogen-powered transport

A new industrial and scientific group has been established to evaluate the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for ultra low-carbon vehicles - aiming to roll out a realistic solution in the next few years.

17 April 2012
 
Class act: Professor Tony Rest with his solar-powered video projector. Image by Brian Bell

Solar-powered classrooms bring science to schools in developing countries

An innovative project led by an academic in the UK is using solar generators to provide IT resources and hands-on science for students in developing countries.

13 March 2012