Ten local authorities in Scotland selected as ‘test cases’ for IoT energy monitoring solution to cut buildings emissions
Ten Scottish local authorities have been selected as ‘test cases’ for the potential deployment of an internet of things (IoT) energy monitoring solution – to cut emissions in buildings. The...
Government heat pump scheme blighted by ‘bureaucracy’ and low take-up, according to new data
A Scottish Government heat pump scheme is being blighted by ‘bureaucratic’ form-filling and low levels of uptake, according to new figures released today. Ministers have come under pressure following the...
New £5.5 million manufacturing centre in Glasgow to support net zero ambitions
A new £5.5 million manufacturing centre in Glasgow is to play a key role in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. The ReMake Value Retention Centre (RVRC) will explore how...
Ministers set to review plans for £130m battery storage park outside Bathgate
Ministers are set to review plans for a £130 million battery storage park outside Bathgate – which will store renewable energy and release it back to the grid when needed....
Scottish Government welcomes decision for GB Energy to be headquartered Aberdeen
The Scottish Government has welcomed confirmation from Keir Starmer that GB Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen. The prime minister revealed in his party conference speech this afternoon that the...
Climate tech firm creates digital twin of Stirling to shape ‘carbon neutral future’
A climate tech firm has created a digital twin of Stirling and Clackmannanshire as it bids to shape a ‘carbon-neutral future’ for the region. Glasgow-based IES designed the 3D model...
‘Consortium’ to deliver 252 electric buses across Scotland following government backing
An industry ‘consortium’ will deliver 252 electric buses across Scotland backed by £41.7 million grant funding from the Scottish Government. Eight operators, led by electric vehicle fleet specialist Zenobē, will...
High-speed imaging technology in Glasgow could help combat climate change
A £5 million high-speed imaging technology project in Glasgow could help combat the effects of climate change. Academics at Strathclyde University hope to use X-ray computed tomography (XCT) to mitigate...
North of Scotland and Dundee to benefit from £7 million electric vehicle infrastructure fund
Locations across the North of Scotland and Dundee will benefit from a new raft of government spending to support electric vehicle infrastructure. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council,...
Excess heat from datacentre to keep Edinburgh University students warm
Excess heat from a computer server room at Edinburgh University will be pumped into buildings to keep students warm. Engineers will install a heat pump to take warmth from the...
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