Energy Archives - UK Tech News https://uktechnews.co.uk/category/energy/ The Latest News from the Professional UK Tech Scene Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:47:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 156663949 Coalternative Energy Sources and Why They Must be Harnessed to Meet the Power Demands of Modern Hardware Systems and Networks https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/11/14/coalternative-energy-sources-and-why-they-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-the-power-demands-of-modern-hardware-systems-and-networks/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:38:25 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/coalternative-energy-sources-and-why-they-must-be-harnessed-to-meet-the-power-demands-of-modern-hardware-systems-and-networks The integration of alternative power sources (also known as coalternative energy) to power demanding modern hardware systems and networks is not just a possibility but a necessity, driven by the environmental impact of conventional energy and the growing energy requirements of digital technologies. With much current power coming from coal-fired power stations, if we are […]

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]]> 52408 ivie partners with Samsung SmartThings for Demand Flexibility Service https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/11/01/ivie-partners-with-samsung-smartthings-for-demand-flexibility-service/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:50:51 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/ivie-partners-with-samsung-smartthings-for-demand-flexibility-service Chameleon Technology’s consumer brand ivie has partnered with Samsung to encourage homes with smart meters to reduce their electricity usage at specific times when supply is most in demand. Last winter saw the inaugural UK-wide Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) run by National Grid ESO, the electricity system operator for Great Britain. This DFS scheme saw […]

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]]> 52232 Solar farms in space are possible, say Surrey and Swansea Researchers https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/10/24/solar-farms-in-space-are-possible-say-surrey-and-swansea-researchers/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:14:56 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/solar-farms-in-space-are-possible-say-surrey-and-swansea-researchers It’s viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to new research from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea. The first study of its kind followed a satellite over six years, observing how the panels generated power and weathered solar radiation over 30,000 orbits. The findings could pave the […]

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]]> 52018 Solar power is a renewable energy source that has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/10/12/solar-power-is-a-renewable-energy-source-that-has-the-potential-to-revolutionize-the-way-we-generate-electricity/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:51:25 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/solar-power-is-a-renewable-energy-source-that-has-the-potential-to-revolutionize-the-way-we-generate-electricity Solar power is a renewable energy source that has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through a process called the photovoltaic effect. Solar power is clean, sustainable, and affordable, and it is becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. There […]

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]]> 51807 Pioneering Yorkshire tech business delivers a record 10 millionth in-home display, helping households tackle carbon emissions https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/07/27/pioneering-yorkshire-tech-business-delivers-a-record-10-millionth-in-home-display-helping-households-tackle-carbon-emissions/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:03:00 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/pioneering-yorkshire-tech-business-delivers-a-record-10-millionth-in-home-display-helping-households-tackle-carbon-emissions Smart energy technology business Chameleon Technology has manufactured and delivered its 10 millionth in-home display (IHD), a record for the industry, supporting the government in achieving its 2050 Net Zero target by cutting carbon emissions through energy efficiency in the home. A Chameleon display is now present in one in every three UK homes, helping consumers to […]

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]]> 49517 ‘Oscars of the technology industry’ recognise Yorkshire Green Tech Entrepreneur https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/07/18/oscars-of-the-technology-industry-recognise-yorkshire-green-tech-entrepreneur/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:12:54 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/oscars-of-the-technology-industry-recognise-yorkshire-green-tech-entrepreneur A North Yorkshire businessman has been announced as 2023’s Green Tech Entrepreneur of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony billed the ‘Oscars of the technology industry.’   Mike Woodhall, CEO of Harrogate-based Chameleon Technology, picked up the award after being nominated at the Enterprise Awards 2023 in the Green Tech Entrepreneur category. The annual Enterprise […]

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]]> 49056 Green Energy vs. Traditional Energy: Which is Right for Your Business? https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/06/14/green-energy-vs-traditional-energy-which-is-right-for-your-business/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:19:22 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/green-energy-vs-traditional-energy-which-is-right-for-your-business The UK has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, which means businesses across the country must begin to transition away from traditional energy sources towards more sustainable alternatives. With the rise of green energy options, it is essential to consider whether it is right for your business to make the […]

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]]> 47786 App developed by smart energy tech specialists helps households to reduce energy bills further https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/10/24/app-developed-by-smart-energy-tech-specialists-helps-households-to-reduce-energy-bills-further/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:59:38 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/app-developed-by-smart-energy-tech-specialists-helps-households-to-reduce-energy-bills-further Cash-strapped UK households can lessen the impact of increasing energy bills with a new app that allows users to save energy in the home more easily and quickly than ever before. Developed by specialists in smart energy technology, Chameleon Technology, the free ivie app gives users total control over their home energy by using smart […]

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