Innovative new technology has been used to successfully transmit data across the national grid, marking an important step towards a more efficient ‘smart…
Continue ReadingGoogle Cuts Energy Use at Data Centres Using AI
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Electricity Renewable Energy
Using technology developed by one of their recent acquisitions, Google claim to have cut down energy usage at their large data centres.
Continue ReadingNissan Scheme: Electric Car Drivers Sell Power to National Grid
Written by Danny Lord in Electricity
Car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled a brand new scheme designed to allow owners of electric vehicles to sell electricity generated by their vehicles’…
Continue ReadingA Fifth of Home Appliances in Europe Use More Energy Than Advertised
Written by Danny Lord in Electricity Household & Bills
A study conducted by MarketWatch has found that “one in five home appliances tested by consumer and green groups consumes more energy than…
Continue ReadingOsram, Ikea and Philips, among others, have all been caught exploiting loopholes in European energy efficiency test for their lightbulbs, misleading customers in…
Continue ReadingPowershop Set to Launch in UK Energy Market
Written by George Gangar in Electricity Energy Suppliers
The electricity retailer Powershop, which makes it possible for its users to play the electricity market, is set to roll out its system…
Continue ReadingAfter using their ‘last resort’ emergency powers to implore UK companies to cut their electricity usage, National Grid revealed that yesterday they had…
Continue ReadingNew National Grid Chief Announced Amid “Tight” Winter Warnings
Written by George Gangar in Electricity
National Grid have announced the appointment of John Pettigrew as their new chief executive. However, Steve Holliday, the outgoing head, has said that…
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