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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…

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,”…

Wimbledon Foundation Announces £290,000 Of Charitable Funding

Stuart Mitchell

The Wimbledon Foundation, the charitable arm of The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and The Championships, has announced further commitments to its Community Fund and Get Set, Get Active Fund with £290,000 of grant funding available. The Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund is now open with grants of up to £10,000 available to charities and community organisations working in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. Launched in 2014, the fund has awarded £1.9 million through 309 grants to wide-ranging projects which have helped more than 47,000 people. Funding is…

ABB to acquire power electronics business of Gamesa Electric

Stuart Mitchell

ABB has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa to strengthen ABB’s position in the growing market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology. The acquisition will significantly expand ABB’s existing power conversion product and service offering to renewables OEMs and end users, with new portfolio and engineering assets that will support the profitable growth strategy of ABB’s Motion business area. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in…

Sodexo ends 2024 with more accolades for business excellence and commitment to social impact

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland closes 2024 with more wins and industry recognition demonstrating its market leading position for delivering excellence in food and FM services and as a purpose-led business. At the recent annual edie net-zero awards Sodexo was named winner in the Net-Zero Strategy of the Year category for its net zero 2040 roadmap and the Supply Chain Decarbonisation Project of the Year category for its net zero supply chain engagement strategy. The awards recognise and reward the individuals and organisations spearheading the UK’s transition towards a net-zero carbon economy.…