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While new research* from The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) highlights the general public are positive about renewable energy, another study finds it is becoming clear there are potential business benefits to be derived from a greener approach. The government research reports four in five people (79%) said they supported renewable energy for providing our electricity, fuel and heat, with 28% strongly supportive. Just 4% opposed renewable energy. The government report comes as findings from a recent Attitudes to UK Industry Study** show businesses that invest in renewable energy can benefit.
The Technology Strategy Board (www.innovateuk.org) is to invest up to £10m in new research and development projects that stimulate innovation across the key enabling technology areas of advanced materials; biosciences; electronics, sensors & photonics; and information & communications technology.
Saft has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Boeing to build Li-ion battery packs for four new 702SP communications satellites. The technology-rich 'small platform' satellites, designed to operate in the 3- to 8-kilowatt power range, are being developed by Boeing for Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Satélites Mexicanos (Satmex).
The roadshow is aimed at consultants, engineers and organisations who are keen to learn about voltage optimisation solutions and who wish to learn about how they can establish relationships with voltage optimisation companies.
Steve Bratt, CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has praised the government’s pledge to invest £5bn in capital spending, confirmed in today’s Autumn Statement.
ECS cardholder Nick Hooper has been celebrating recently after receiving over £1600 from the HMRC. Tax refund specialists RIFT worked with Hooper to pursue his claim, which many more PAYE and self-employed electricians could be entitled to.
