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Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement

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AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with “Polly” What’s described as the world’s first fully automated acoustic ‘panoramic’ landscape monitoring system, which can report in real-time on the landscape of natural sounds in a given area, is being developed by bioacoustics firm AgriSound.

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power could be used to attack the grid and cause blackouts

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation.

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Fivefold rise in smart meter data, and what to do with it

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A 500% increase in data traffic from smart meters is predicted over the next four years, according to the Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation which built and maintains the UK’s smart metering network. The DCC has also published its 5-year look into the future, with the release of its 2022 Business and Development Plan.

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FOG recovery innovator wins drainage innovation award

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Sustainable solution The judges praised Eco Clarity’s breakthrough service and technology, which collects problematic FOG waste and converts it into a sustainable source of renewable energy. Eco Clarity’s unique approach offers a perfect circular economy solution, benefiting stakeholders across industry, society and the environment.

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Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe

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The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and residential buildings in the EU. It focused on three distinct pillars: energy savings, diversification of energy supplies, and accelerated roll-out of renewable energy.

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Sharing the load: Tariff to lower bills for businesses with their own green power

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Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites – and lower bills as a result. Octopus estimates it could save businesses like these up to 25% off their annual electricity bills*.

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How Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve access to green technology

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Businesses across Europe are facing mounting pressure to invest in more eco-friendly practices, but high upfront costs and operational challenges stand in the way. The EUs renewable energy target of 42.5% by 2030 is forcing organisations across all industries to rethink their business models.