Edinburgh

Councillors are to debate the ambitious goal today, in addition to a plan to deliver an innovative citywide approach to sustainability

The chain is testing a 100kW lithium-ion battery at The Gyle in Edinburgh

They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to take the nations further towards their clean growth goals

The government’s overarching ambition is to eventually roll out the technology at scale in the 2030s, ‘subject to reduced costs’

They will assess technical performance as well as explore how driverless technology can seamlessly integrate into society

The project is expected to help the city save around £54m over 20 years

A wireless central management system will enable remote control of the lighting and provide real-time monitoring to identify faults

Organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £80,000 to examine how low carbon and smart electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure could be introduced in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking projects that combine onsite generation of renewable energy, battery storage and smart meters with innovative software systems to control everything. […]

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh are to lead a new EU study on the risks of fracking. The research aims to improve the understanding of geological, mechanical and chemical processes involved in shale gas exploration as part of a three-year project. Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a technique of extracting gas or […]

One of the reactors at EDF Energy’s nuclear power station in East Lothian, east of Edinburgh, is out of service for maintenance works. The £30 million refurbishment of one of the two reactors at Torness power station started last week. It is expected to last nine weeks and the works include inspections and the installation of new […]