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Low carbon hydrogen to play defining role in energy transition

03-05-2023 16:57 via electricalcontractingnews.com

The hydrogen market has progressed rapidly in recent years due to its growing application in industries like the transport, industrial, energy, aerospace, defence, and construction sectors. Against this backdrop, low carbon hydrogen is gaining traction as a critical component to achieve energy transition and long-term decarbonisation goals, says GlobalData.
The global demand for pure hydrogen stood at nearly 74mMT per year in 2021, of which low carbon hydrogen accounted for a miniscule share of

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Energy & Utility Skills appoints Non-Executive Directors

03-05-2023 16:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Energy & Utility Skills has appointed Graham Dalton FREng and Pam Vick as Non-Executive Directors.
A chartered civil engineer with a long executive career, Graham brings a deep level of engineering and industry knowledge to the Energy & Utility Skills board.
Graham previously spent seven years as Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, leading the transition to Highways England; and six years as Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, where he led a major turnaround i

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Baxi parent company BDR Thermea appoints new COO

03-05-2023 13:32 via electricalcontractingnews.com

BDR Thermea has appointed Luigi La Morgia as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Luigi will join the Management Board and report directly to CEO Bertrand Schmitt.
Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, operations and supply chain in large multinationals, including at Ducati, Fiat Powertrain, and most recently Whirlpool, where he served as Vice President Manufacturing and Supply Chain EMEA. In this time, Luigi has been involved in successful company integration processes, supp

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Octopus Energy report reveals how to speed up green grid connection

03-05-2023 12:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Queue-jumping, sunset clauses and a data-driven can-do attitude are simple ways to connect renewables to the grid faster, a new report by Octopus Energy’s generation arm outlines.
Increasing competition in the connection process and greater collaboration between developers are the other two areas that will help unleash Britain’s colossal green energy potential.
Implementing this five-point-plan could unlock new wind and solar farms with clean electricity for around 2.5 million homes

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CEF announced as the second ECN Awards sponsor

03-05-2023 10:11 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Electrical Contracting News is delighted to announce City Electrical Factors (CEF) as the second sponsor of the ECN Awards.
CEF will sponsor the Sustainable Products category, which comprises the Electrical Vehicle Charging Product of the Year, Power Product of the Year, and Smart Buildings/Sustainability Product of the Year awards. The ECN Awards are being held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry on 30 November 2023.
CEF is the expert supplier of electrica

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