Tag: Renewable Power

Portsmouth scientists identify best combination of renewable power

Stuart Mitchell

Scientists from the University of Portsmouth have found the best combination of renewable power to provide uninterrupted and reliable energy with a cost saving of 25 per cent. A major barrier to renewable energy is it doesn’t provide a constant supply of energy. This new study analysed hybrid renewable energy systems, which generate power from two or more renewable sources so there is a more stable supply. The experts tested four combinations of renewable energy, as well as integrating conventional photovoltaic solar panels with phase change material – which can store…

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Crown Becomes First Metal Packaging Manufacturer to Activate Renewable Power in 100% of Its U.S. And Canadian Beverage Can Plants

Stuart Mitchell

Crown Holdings, is now operating all 14 of its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada on renewable energy. It is the first metal packaging manufacturer to achieve this milestone, which is the result of a 15-year wind power Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Longroad Energy. With the VPPA in effect and all of Crown’s manufacturing facilities in the U.K. already completing a similar transition, 27.5% of the Company’s global operations are now using renewable electricity. This accelerated usage of alternative power sources serves as a major step…

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