What Are The Least Energy Efficient Houses And How Can This Be Solved?
Energy and heat loss in homes is a result of many factors including: Poor construction Little or no insulation installed. Inefficient sources of energy Wasted resources eg. Leaving heating on or water running. Energy and heat loss in homes is a
COVID-19’s Impact On The Engineering Industry
Change due to the pandemic cannot only be seen throughout the UK, but the whole planet. For the engineering industry, this is mostly concerned with communication, the development of road and rail vehicles, sustainability, as well as the aerospace and
Drones Are Working Undercover To Develop Engineering Technology
In 2010, thirty-three Chilean miners were trapped underground for 69 days and it caught attention from people all over the world. This was caused by a collapse of earth into the mine, whilst in the UK ‘The Mines and Quarries
The UK Prime Minister’s Ten Point Action Plan For A ‘green Industrial Revolution’ And How It Involves Our Role As Engineers
Global sea level rose about 8 inches (20 centimeters) in the last century. The rate in the last two decades, however, is nearly double that of the last century and accelerating slightly every year. As presented in David Attenborough’s ‘A Life
Will Your Next Flight Be Powered By Hydrogen?
The simplicity of moving water, turning a turbine, to create electricity has been powering our country for over a century, but there are still recent discoveries being made about this renewable and sustainable source of energy. Exploration into the potential use
Europe’s Offshore Wind Sector Saw A Record €26 Billion Of Investment In 2020
There has been a significant increase in the interest and investment of offshore wind energy. According to WindEurope, there has been reportedly over 26 Billion € (£22.8 Billion) of investments in Europe for the offshore wind sector in 2020 alone. The
A Framework For Designing And Assessing Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants In The UK
Introduction The UK’s nuclear sector deal is based on historic partnerships between the government and industry[1]. Through this partnership, its aims to achieve Clean Growth as part of its Industrial Strategy. The government envisages that nuclear energy will play a key
Scotland To Have Its 1st Hydrogen-powered Train During COP26
Scotland plans for what is claimed to be its first hydrogen-powered train running during COP26 in Glasgow aimed for November. Arcola Energy, The British hydrogen technology company will develop the technology for the train’s new powertrain, which will form the basis
Japan’s Green Growth Plan For 2050
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the new 2050 goal in November which was finalised last week revealing plans to boost renewable energy, phase out gasoline-powered cars and reduce battery costs as part of a bid to reach an ambitious
China Plans A Clean Energy Future
This week China’s State Council published the white paper Energy in China’s New Era which outlined China’s commitment to “driving an energy revolution”. China will remain committed to an energy revolution, and move faster to build a clean, low-carbon, safe and