Energy News – Early May 2024
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In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands. The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.
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An Aston University researcher’s project has been selected as part of a package of support to help rebuild Ukraine’s energy system, phase out fossil fuels and support post-war recovery.
In November 2023 it was announced that senior lecturer in engineering and technology Dr Muhammed Imran and his collaborators were to receive almost £1m from the UK government to develop and commercialise cascade heat pumps.
Using thermal energy, the new technology is designed to replace existing systems and be used for both cooling and heating homes. In May 2024 the government officially announced it was investing £16m to support the recovery and future sustainability of Ukraine’s energy system
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