Battery recycling technology on its way to the UK

6th September 2021 | Recycling

Technology Minerals, the company developing the UK’s first sustainable circular economy for battery metals, is delighted to announce that its subsidiary, the battery-recycling company Recyclus Group Ltd, in which the Group has a substantial economic interest, will take delivery of a lead acid battery breaker which is currently being shipped from Brazil. The breaker will…Read more

The government is meeting just six per cent of its green homes targets

6th September 2021 | Residential Energy

In just over 50 days, the UK plays host to the pivotal international climate summit COP26 in Glasgow. To be a credible host, the UK must get its own house in order yet its net zero strategy – the UK government’s long-awaited plan for reducing emissions – and other crucial plans, including its heat and…Read more

The UK’s hydrogen strategy: hydrogen types and the funding available

6th September 2021 | Commercial Energy

The launching of a hydrogen economy is seen as being essential for achieving the 2050 net zero goal. As discussed in our earlier article, the UK government’s strategy for building this economy aims to create 5 GW of hydrogen production capacity by 2030, with 1 GW targeted as soon as 2025. To increase hydrogen production…Read more

Long and cold winter could push energy prices higher, British Gas owner says

3rd September 2021 | Commercial Energy

Record high natural gas prices could rise even further if the UK experiences a prolonged or particularly cold winter, according to the owner of British Gas. There has been a more than 50% increase in energy costs over the last six months, with gas prices reaching new heights amid supply issues and increased inflation, Ofgem…Read more

Eon, SSE and Scottish Power confirm £139 energy bill hike

28th August 2021 | Residential Energy

Earlier this month, energy regulator Ofgem confirmed that it was allowing suppliers to increase energy bills for 15 million households across the UK. In response, E.ON, SSE and Scottish Power have all confirmed that customers on their standard variable tariffs will see the cost of their energy bills rise by £139 per year. The price…Read more

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Since then we have worked with FTSE 100 companies, one-man bands, across all categories.
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