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Turning ideas into sustainable businesses in developing regions
Rolf Huber, md, the Siemens Foundation, explains how the solutions submitted to the Siemens Foundation’s ’empowering people. Award 2015’ are becoming sustainable businesses in developing regions.Scotland could lead the world in smart integrated energy systems
Vision, innovation and investment into a new, better integrated energy system will help Scotland meet carbon targets, create jobs and secure an international leadership position says a new report from the Carbon Trust.Solar healthcare scheme wins $1m UN sustainable development award
We Care Solar, which provides renewable energy at low cost with a medical device that prevents maternal and child complications during labour in areas without electricity, was announced yesterday as the winner of a $1 million grant by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).Innovative ‘hybrid flywheel’ promises renewable energy storage revolution
Foundations for an energy storage plant in Ireland that could “revolutionise” the integration of renewable power into electricity supplies will be laid within weeks.Sir James Dyson donates £12m to train UK’s future design engineers
A £12 million donation by Sir James Dyson to Imperial College London has been announced for the launch of a new Dyson school for engineering, which will open its doors later this year.Green technology must play key role in fight against climate change, says Sir David King
Green technology should be as much a focus of tackling climate change as the United Nations negotiations leading up to a crunch conference in Paris this December, the UK’s top foreign office adviser on climate said on Tuesday.Mayor of London’s Office launches ‘smart cities’ competition
The Mayor of London’s Office is today calling on entrepreneurs and innovative businesses to enter a ‘smart cities’ competition that could see their ideas adopted by major regeneration projects across the capital.RBS search for energy saving solutions leads to trial of simple radiator heating controller
An eight-month search by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to find and showcase innovative energy saving solutions invented by UK and international small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has led the bank to trial a simple, radiator heating control device in its buildings.Nissan LEAF lights up London skyline with electric car-powered graffiti
Electric-car powered graffiti has hit the streets of London to highlight the capital’s pollution problem caused by vehicle exhausts fumes.EU green label regulations could lead to inefficient vacuum cleaners, manufacturers warn
Consumers are being urged to buy powerful vacuum cleaners while they can after it emerged that some of the most powerful models on the market will disappear in September when a new EU rule comes into force.Climate-KIC Journey: the EU school helping to create tomorrow’s green entrepeneurs
For the past two weeks, graduates from countries covering France to Japan have been working with London’s top universities and businesses to develop ideas that may crack the future battle against climate change. Thomas McMullan reports.First PPA price comparison site for renewable energy generators goes live
The first online price comparison service for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) has launched, claiming it could earn independent renewable energy generators up to 20 per cent more for their electricity by creating an open market for green energy.WRAP on lookout for SMEs with circular economy business ideas
A €3.1 million (£2.45 million) EU-funded circular economy programme has put a call out for small companies looking to develop profitable new business models.Sainsbury’s to rollout pioneering heat recycling technology to up to 100 stores
A UK company that has developed a ground-breaking ‘heat recycling’ technology is embarking on a major rollout of its innovative system across Sainsbury’s stores.Coca-Cola to launch ‘greener’ Coke in UK
Coca-Cola is set to launch a new greener, lower-calorie version of its best-selling drink in the UK later this year.
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