Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause

Work conducted on the Midland Main Line has helped to increase freight use, despite the government's pause on electrifying the line. The post Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Volvo, Hitachi partner on site electrification

Volvo Construction Equipment and Hitachi Energy have agreed to collaborate on ways to move from individual electric equipment to fully emissions free construction sites.

Climate data reporting needs to be more joined-up to support net zero

Emissions reporting is growing as the UK heads towards electrification, but the data collected needs to be more consistent, finds research from BEAMA, the trade association for energy infrastructure companies. The post Climate data reporting needs to be more joined-up to support net zero appeared first on Construction Management.

Terminal electrification…

Large heat pump system replaces Auckland Airport gas plant Auckland Airport has switched on a large-scale electric heat pump system at its international terminal, replacing one of New Zealand’s largest gas-fired air-conditioning plants and marking a significant step in the airport’s move to electrify its core infrastructure. The $15 million project involved installing 11 industrial-scaleContinue reading "Terminal electrification…"

Network Rail launches £450m Scottish electrification tender

Network Rail has launched procurement for a £450m framework covering railway electrification works across Scotland. The client said the framework would support the delivery of its decarbonisation programme, covering overhead line electrification, traction power, power distribution and associated design services. The procurement will appoint a… The post Network Rail launches £450m Scottish electrification tender appeared first on Construction News.

WSJ - Why Copper Is Now One of the World's Most In-Demand Metals 07062023

Copper demand has skyrocketed as the push for electrification of vehicles and energy sources continue to take over. The non-precious metal is important in the shift away from fossil fuels as it is critical for EVs, windmills, solar panels and even the entire power grid. So why aren't more companies starting new copper mines to fuel this boom in demand? WSJ explains why copper is so important to the global economy - and how a massive shortage is threatening the green-tech transition.

FT - Our Electrifying Future 22052023

Lombard Odier's Thomas Hohne-Sparborth breaks down just how impactful the electrification of our economies will be

Metallurgy Guru - Sustainability Materials Science - Sustainable Metallurgy and Green Metals - A Green Metallurgy Introduction, 10062020

This lecture provides an introduction to the basic aspects of the field of sustainable metallurgical science & engineering. This includes diverse aspects such as: - Economical boundary conditions - Lifecycle assessment and quantification of sustainability greenhouse gases - Basic definition of Sustainability, material flows and Sankey diagrams - Waste and scrap markets - How sustainability will influence the next generation of metallurgical research, production, products and market

Innovative composite masts look to reduce cost and increase efficiency of rail electrification - By Rob Hakimian - published by New Civil Engineer

Engineering consultancy Furrer+Frey will this week unveil its innovative composite masts for rail electrification, which could revolutionise the way that rail electrification is undertaken.

Just Have a Think - Hydrogen for heating our homes, 09062019

Following on from the video on 'Energy Storage in Hydrogen', this video discusses some of the feedback and comments expressed on the subject of hydrogen as part of the renewable energy project. This video also focusses on the potential of hydrogen for heating our homes - something that is being enthusiastically embraced by the UK government.