Month: February 2023

Hydrogen patents indicate shift towards clean technologies such as electrolysis, according to new joint study by IEA and EPO

Stuart Mitchell

Hydrogen technology development is shifting towards low-emissions solutions such as electrolysis, according to a joint study of patents by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report is the first of its kind and uses global patent data to provide comprehensive up-to-date analysis of innovation in all hydrogen technologies. It covers the full range of technologies, from hydrogen supply to storage, distribution and transformation, as well as end-use applications. “Hydrogen from low-emissions sources can play an important role in clean energy transitions with potential to…

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Tevva set for mass production after receiving whole vehicle type approval (ECWVTA)

Stuart Mitchell

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has hit another major milestone after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5 tonne (t) battery-electric truck. It means that Tevva can start producing and selling in volume across the UK and Europe and represents the key regulatory step in the development and commercialisation of all vehicles, including electric trucks. With this Tevva becomes the first British company to receive EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval for a 7.5t electric truck and has moved quickly to get its first vehicles out to…

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The Global Green Economy: Understanding and capturing the opportunity

Stuart Mitchell

As each year passes, the climate emergency facing the planet becomes ever more alarming. But this trajectory is increasingly being met by the rapid emergence of new technologies and expertise that are focused on tackling it. As a result, we can now discern the emergence of a future green economy; one that harnesses human ingenuity to protect the planet’s future.   But what is the green economy? How large is it? How will it grow? And how can it be developed in a way that drives prosperity and inclusiveness, as well…

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Scottish Government releases plan to deliver a fair and secure zero carbon energy system

Stuart Mitchell

A route map to secure Scotland’s fastest possible fair and just transition away from fossil fuels has been published. The draft ‘Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan’ sets out a plan for Scotland’s renewables revolution to be accelerated as North Sea basin resources decline. This would result in a net jobs gain across the energy production sector, with the potential to increase renewable energy exports and reduce exposure to future global energy market fluctuations. Key policy proposals published for consultation include: substantially increasing the current level of 13.4 Gigawatts (GW)…

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Charity Bank savings accounts recognised as top ‘Best Buy’ by Ethical Consumer

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for positive social change, has been awarded the joint highest score and received a ‘Best Buy’ by Ethical Consumer. In their savings account shopping guide, Ethical Consumer ranked 48 banks on their approach to issues concerning the environment, animals, people, and politics. Charity Bank received Ethical Consumer’s best rating across all categories including worker’s rights, animal rights, climate change, tax conduct and environmental reporting, outranking high street banks, digital challenger banks and ethical competitors. Charity Bank was also commended for its positive lending…

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