That’s according to research by Imperial College London, which looked at how solar could be integrated into local grids

It’s hopeful a new hub will reduce the 27% of overall British emissions that transport is responsible for every year

The five-year ‘VALUE’ project aims to provide opportunities to move away from unsustainable traditional materials and reduce carbon emissions and waste

Between eight to 10 projects will be supported, with the aim of addressing key urban challenges facing cities in the transition to a more sustainable economy

They are expected to drive forward the national effort in hydrogen research and support the UK’s 2050 net zero goal

It will bring together UK researchers to explore effective ways to support the industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions whilst improving its environmental sustainability

The whole of the product lifecycle is in scope, from extraction and novel and conventional production, to maximising the longevity and value achieved while in use and to recycling and recovery at the end of life

This fifth round of the Faraday Battery Challenge is seeking applications that use a combination of innovations in process improvements, cell chemistry, cell to pack efficiency and novel design concepts

A total of 27 businesses and supporting organisations have signed up as founding members of the India Plastics Pact, with support from the UK

The trials saw its Ampaire division’s Electric EEL technology aircraft cross the Pentland Firth from Kirkwall Airport on the Orkney Isles to the regional Wick John O’Groats Airport