Day: 5 February 2025

RES awarded asset management contract for UK’s first transmission-connected co-located solar and storage facility

Stuart Mitchell

RES, the world’s largest independent renewables company, has been awarded the asset management contract for the landmark Larks Green project, the UK’s first co-located solar and battery energy storage system connected to the transmission network. Developed by Enso Energy and owned by Cero Generation, the site near Bristol combines 70MW of solar power with a 50MW battery energy storage system (BESS), delivering renewable energy to the grid when it’s needed most. This milestone reinforces RES’ position as a trusted partner in renewable energy services, – supporting 41GW of renewable assets…

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Ocean and Pinwheel explore harnessing coastal carbon capture in reversing climate change

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean is working with the sustainability platform Pinwheel, since January 2024, to support four marine based projects. As an OOH media owner, we understand the profound impact of visuals in shaping perceptions and driving action. By supporting initiatives like Pinwheel, we aim to protect our oceans, combat climate change, and preserve our natural environment.  Project Vesta is one of the verified non-profits to benefit from this new initiative. Scientist Dr Grace Andrews of Hourglass Climate works on strategies to reverse climate change. She explains how Vesta is developing a novel…

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Octopus Energy and SNG deliver first ‘Zero Bills’ homes for social housing residents

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy and SNG customers become the first social housing residents to move into homes with no energy bills for at least 5 years. At Nexa Fields in Exeter, six social housing residents will pay absolutely nothing for their energy, thanks to state-of-the-art green technology that makes their homes eligible for Octopus Energy’s pioneering ‘Zero Bills’ initiative. Launched in 2022, ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first energy tariff from Octopus Energy that allows customers to move into homes that are fully kitted out with a heat pump, a battery and solar…

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New White Ribbon campaign ‘My Friend, Max Hate’ addresses the radicalization of boys and young men online and its contribution to gender-based violence

Stuart Mitchell

White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, My Friend, Max Hate, featuring a public services announcement (PSA) that follows the journey of a young, isolated boy who becomes influenced by a misogynistic online puppet, ‘Max Hate’. The PSA reveals how online figures in the manosphere – a network of online communities promoting hateful, misogynistic rhetoric – groom young men and boys, fuelling attitudes that contribute to gender-based violence. “It’s alarming to see the growing impact of the manosphere and how they are conditioning vulnerable populations such as teens, particularly young men,”…

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OAAA Unveils Star-Studded Jury for the 2025 OBIE Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is thrilled to unveil the distinguished panel of judges for the 2025 OBIE Awards, the industry’s highest honor recognizing creative excellence in out of home (OOH) advertising. This year’s jury brings together top creative and marketing leaders from renowned global brands and agencies, representing diverse perspectives and industries.  At the helm of this year’s jury is Joe Sciarrotta, Deputy Chief Creative Officer Worldwide at Ogilvy, who will serve as Chief Judge. With decades of experience shaping groundbreaking campaigns across industries, Sciarrotta’s…

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