Energy Archives

Powered by a Microgrid: How Microgrids Work and Why They’re Becoming Popular

Carlos Nisbet June 11, 2021

A few weeks ago, when the world opened up again – albeit only slightly – I trotted off to a campsite in North Yorkshire for some much-needed R&R and a little detachment from the grid. I was expecting the fully off-grid experience, but was pleasantly surprised to find a solar powered bathroom on the campsite. It seemed that the estate of the campsite was powered by its own microgrid, which got me thinking about off-grid and microgrid living…

The 4 Coolest Potential Energy Sources of the Future

Andrew Hathaway June 4, 2021

All renewable energy sources, past, present and future have got their own benefits and caveats, this is true. But I have to admit the renewables of the future are cool as heck…

The Top 4 UK Renewable Energy Sources of The Near Future

Andrew Hathaway May 27, 2021

It can be easy to fear the gloomy-reality of climate change, but the facts and figures tell us we’re on the way to a much more sustainable future. Did you know the UK was 42.9% fuelled by renewables in Spring 2020?

The Decentralised Energy Future Might be Closer Than You Think

Joe Hurst May 9, 2021

Today, most of the energy generation is delivered via centralised systems and power plants. This industry, like todays financial system, is facing disruption.

What Are Energy Baselines (EnB)?

Angus Doherty April 29, 2021

Energy Baselines are another great tool for tracking energy performance. They define reference periods before and after energy efficiency projects have been implemented.

What Are Energy Performance Indicators (EnPI) And Why Are They Important?

Angus Doherty March 4, 2021

Energy Performance Indicators are a metric for tracking energy efficiency. They help to normalise energy consumption by any measurable, influencing factor. They are a commonly used tool by energy professionals, and a necessary requirement for ISO 50001 certification.

Why we Wanted to Make the Hark Emissions Calculator

Carlos Nisbet February 17, 2021

The Hark Carbon Emissions Calculator is here. Find out more about what it is and why we made it below.

Theft is on the rise; how can retailers prepare?

Mike Jeffs February 2, 2021

One of the biggest economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is the exceptionally high increase in unemployment, which due to a combination of business closures and cutbacks, is set to rise to 2.6 million by mid-2021.

Intelligent Asset Monitoring is the Key to Increasing Yield

Jordan Appleson January 6, 2021

Is there anything worse than a boiler or aircon breaking down last minute leading to that emergency maintenance call out?

Energy Conservation vs Energy Efficiency – A Challenge Made for Interoperable Tech

Carlos Nisbet November 27, 2020

Every day we’re moving closer to the 2050 carbon-neutral goal, pushing both energy efficiency and conservation to the top of the agenda.

The Energy Innovation Summit: One Year On – Part Two

Mike Jeffs November 10, 2020

Following on from part one of the Energy Innovation Summit, we have further insights from Jon Bumstead, Founder & Chairman Neutral Supply Chain and Ricky Higgins, Business Development Manager at Powerstar.

The Energy Innovation Summit: One Year On – Part One

Scott Thornton November 2, 2020

So much has changed in the global energy market since we held the Energy Innovation Summit in April 2019…

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