Kite-robots: Surrey’s solution to greenhouse gases

Robots will utilise helium kites to carry lightweight wireless gas sensors, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions at the University of Surrey and various sites, promising more accurate data collection

Net Hero Podcast – Energy Saving the easiest shortcut to net zero?

Why is it we don’t save anywhere near as much energy as we could? Find out in this episode…

UK AI-powered retrofit tech secures grants

Three projects dedicated to enhancing building heating systems and minimising heat loss have secured £7.6 million in funding

Robots dive deep, making waves in weather forecasting

The National Oceanography Centre and the Met Office collaborate to utilise underwater gliders in the North Sea, aiming to improve weather forecasting accuracy

Net Hero Podcast – Heat pumps: facts v fiction

Like Marmite, people love or loathe heat pumps. So what are the real facts about their cost, use and deployment. Listen to this episode and make up your mind…

Sunderland launches self-driving shuttle

Sunderland prepares to launch Britain’s inaugural self-driving city centre bus service this spring, supported by a government-backed pilot scheme

Perovskite solar cells secure stability boost

South Korean researchers have enhanced perovskite solar cells against lead leakage and moisture degradation

Net Hero Podcast – High voltage, high savings!

Voltage optimisation could be the right tech for many businesses right now to save carbon and cost, so why isn’t it more popular?

The banking sector needs to embrace climate language, says banking expert

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, Heather Buchanan, Co-founder of Bankers for Net Zero told us people should have access to the carbon data of their purchases

UK scientists harness microwave energy to extend EV range

University of Birmingham scientists have developed an energy storage system for electric vehicles, promising up to 70% extended driving range