Tag: Durham University

Durham and Newcastle Universities partner with P&G to drive industrial decarbonisation

Stuart Mitchell

A major collaboration between Durham University, Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) has resulted in the development of a new framework to support industrial decarbonisation in the consumer goods sector.  A growing need to decarbonise chemical production The 18-month partnership has produced a robust tool that enables chemical manufacturers to assess and compare existing and emerging technologies based on environmental impact, economic viability, and alignment with policy. The framework integrates lifecycle assessment (LCA), technoeconomic analysis (TEA), and regulatory considerations to help businesses make informed decisions about low-carbon manufacturing routes.…

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Report finds looming workforce crisis for charitable sector in North East England

Stuart Mitchell

The latest Third Sector Trends report from the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and Durham University has highlighted the problem the North East voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) sector is having recruiting and retaining employees and volunteers. This at time when the region’s communities need more support than ever due to the cost-of-living crisis.   Earlier this month the first Third Sector Trends report highlighted the size and value of the sector to the region employing 37,000 people supplemented by 152,000 volunteers. However 54% of North East organisations…

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Smart Hot Water: UK consumers to help balance the electricity grid every-time they turn on the hot tap

Stuart Mitchell

British households are trialing a new device which can help them save money and use energy more efficiently. The USER Project is adopting the energy storage potential of the everyday hot water cylinder installed in millions of UK homes to help balance the energy system. Funding from the Government is enabling the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise a virtual community of 350 homes across the country. These will allow for transforming traditional hot water cylinders into grid-interactive water heaters that are context aware. They coordinate their operation in…

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