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IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme Showcase
Event
17/02/2025 Swindon

IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme Showcase

Join us in Swindon where we will showcase some of the innovative projects previously funded by the IEA District Heating and Cooling Technology Collaboration Programme (IES DHC)

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Unlocking Net Zero: An Introduction to the Support Ecosystem for UK SMEs
Event
11/02/2025 Online

Unlocking Net Zero: An Introduction to the Support Ecosystem for UK SMEs

Join us and step into the future of place-based decarbonisation with Innovate UK Business Connect and the Innovate UK Net Zero Living programme.

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Clean maritime - net zero powertrains for the future
Case Study
 

Clean maritime - net zero powertrains for the future

New £8 million project uses Formula One methods to transform the marine sector with clean powertrain development tools, technologies and skills.
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Sustainable net zero vessels for inter-island transport in Orkney
Case Study
 

Sustainable net zero vessels for inter-island transport in Orkney

A new project demonstrates the benefits of electric-powered hydrofoil workboats and passenger ferries to service the Orkney Islands.

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Demonstrating shore power for ferries and cruise ships
Case Study
 

Demonstrating shore power for ferries and cruise ships

Sea Change will build and operate a new 15MVA shore power system serving the three largest berths at the port with a novel mobile cable management system.

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Demonstrating the benefits of shore power within Port of Aberdeen
Case Study
 

Demonstrating the benefits of shore power within Port of Aberdeen

An at-scale demonstration of a grid-powered system in Port of Aberdeen’s North Harbour with the aim of showcasing a viable solution for emissions reductions.

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An all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry
Case Study
 

An all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry

An all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry focusing on the benefits of retrofit. Tidal Transit, the purpose-design crew vessel experts, have created a novel project alongside industry experts to showcase an all-electric crew boat for the offshore wind industry.

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Removing freight from London’s roads and onto the River Thames
Case Study
 

Removing freight from London’s roads and onto the River Thames

A faster, more reliable river freight service with less carbon emissions has the potential to make a real impact as a viable route in and out of central London. High-speed vessel operator Thames Clippers are heading up a new project that will offer a solution to remove freight from London’s roads and onto the River Thames.

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Clean maritime - capturing and reusing carbon emissions
Case Study
 

Clean maritime - capturing and reusing carbon emissions

A novel carbon capture device that could reduce shipping emissions by up to 95% gets UK government funding for new demonstrator project.

Shipping is responsible for around 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions internationally and 5% in the UK. Young climate tech startup, Seabound, plans to help the maritime industry reduce its carbon footprint by capturing emissions at source.

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Clean maritime - zero-emission river ferry gets funding boost
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Clean maritime - zero-emission river ferry gets funding boost

An all-electric ferry across the Thames will offer passengers a sustainable alternative to existing diesel transport thanks to UK government funding.

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