#Renewables

Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers at The Big Bang Fair 2024

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The Big Bang Fair, the UK's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for young people, is returning to Birmingham this summer. Organised by EngineeringUK, the event aims to showcase the wide range of careers available across STEM. From Wednesday, 19 to Friday, June 21st 2024,...

Engineering Basics – How do off-shore wind turbines work?

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Off-shore wind turbines are an important source of renewable energy, but how do they work? In this blog post, we'll dive into the mechanics of off-shore wind turbines and explore how they generate electricity. By understanding how these machines work, we can better appreciate their role in combating...

Finnish ‘Sand battery’ offers solution to green-energy limitations

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A Finnish startup - Polar Night Energy - has revealed technology which can use renewable energy to make sand really hot, so the heat can be used in homes when it’s not sunny or windy. The new heat storage system is a 23-foot steel silo filled with over...