Innovative products that have caught our eye
Technological innovation is at the heart of solutions to climate emergency, energy saving and environmental protection.
Ten innovative projects funded by the Green Economy Fund
The Green Economy Fund has supported over 33 innovative projects across Scotland so far. We round up 10 of the latest.
How sustainable are drones?
Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles – offer a new way of seeing and interacting with the world we live in. But…
Balancing the grid with smart meters
With UK renewables setting new supply records, balancing the national grid is a pressing issue with a simple solution – smart meters.
Big Energy Saving Week 2020
January is traditionally a tough month when it comes to energy bills, with many people having to make difficult choices about their…
Efficiency for Access Design Challenge
Students from around the world have the opportunity to design affordable, energy-efficient appliances as part of a new Design Challenge.
Green innovations: what happened next?
We’ve checked back in with five technologies we wrote about back a few years ago, to see what’s happening now.
Can your toilet generate electricity?
The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – in fact, it’s the second biggest use of water in the…
Future homes: housing over the next 20 years
The change in energy use has changed the way we use our homes already - but what will this mean for our…
Apps to save energy (and money)
There are many energy apps on the market worth exploring, from free downloads and simple designs to more complex systems controlling smart…