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Storage firm powers off-grid future
8+ hour ago (279+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 15 Jun 2026 A North East self-storage company is advancing its net-zero ambitions after launching its first fully off-grid facility powered by renewable energy. Pink Storage has unveiled the milestone at its Washington site, which…...
Schools shine with solar savings
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (431+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 14 Jun 2026 A North East green energy scheme is helping schools cut costs, reduce carbon emissions and reinvest savings into pupils" education. Hudson Road Primary School, in Sunderland, is among 23 schools across Sunderland and…...
Racecourse harnesses solar horsepower
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (596+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 09 Jun 2026 A Berkshire sporting venue has completed one of the largest solar installations in UK sport as part of its drive to reduce emissions and improve long-term energy resilience. Ascot Racecourse has installed…...
Ultra-rapid EV charging site opens in Newcastle
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (325+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 09 Jun 2026 A Newcastle retail park has added ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging to support shoppers, residents and motorists. Zapgo has opened a new charging site at Callerton Rise Retail Park, west of Newcastle, featuring…...
Electric van helps fuel charity's work
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 07 May 2026 A Harrogate gardening charity is expanding its community work after securing funding for a new electric vehicle as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. Horticap has taken delivery of a new electric van…...
SEW-EURODRIVE UK names new managing director
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (271+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 18 Jan 2026 Andy steps into the role after 17 years with the business, most recently serving as operations director. He joined SEW-EURODRIVE UK in 2008 as an external area sales manager and has progressed through a…...
Cambridge solar spin-out powers up funding
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (265+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 11 Nov 2025 A Cambridge-based clean energy innovator has secured major investment to accelerate the development of breakthrough solar technology. The round combines "926, 000 in private investment with a "630, 000 Innovate UK grant through the Clean Energy…...
Space Solar appoints former BP LNG head to board
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (402+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 12 Oct 2025 Space Solar, based in Harwell, Oxfordshire, which develops space-based solar power (SBSP) to provide clean, scalable and affordable energy, has appointed Jonty Shepard, former BP Global Head of LNG, as a non-executive…...
Airport to roll out 'global first' driverless vehicles
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (216+ words) Published by Editor Steven Hugill on 14 Aug 2025 An airport has unveiled a "1 million "global first" driverless passenger and baggage system. Teesside International Airport is set to roll out an autonomous service pilot. The hub is working with aviation firm Aurrigo…...
Nissan drives forward with electric charging hub
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (374+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 17 Jul 2025 A North East automotive plant is driving a greener future with a new electric truck charging hub. Nissan's Sunderland factory has launched a "1. 4 million charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (e…...