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Innovating for a circular economy: the future of solar energy and sustainability

How do you overcome the challenges of generating renewable energy in the most sustainable way – where reusing and recycling is built in from the outset. This was the topic of roundtable featuring The University of Cambridge and E.ON Group Innovation

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A decade of powering change: what’s next for Blackburn Meadows?

10 years on from the launch of our iconic Blackburn Meadows site, we're not just looking back - we’re looking ahead. From expanding Sheffield’s low-carbon heat network to pioneering hydrogen and AI, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation to help make the city one of the UK’s greenest.

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2nd October 2024

The country boy taking it to the city

The latest in our series of profiles highlighting the people across E.ON driving innovation in the world of energy. Antony Meanwell, an expert in the developing world of heat zones for cities, shares his insights into the challenges and the transformative impact of this work

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Shining bright in Seewinkel: the solar-powered district reinventing green living ☀️

Sun, smart tech and sustainability – the solar community proving green living can be smarter, cleaner and fairer for all.

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The missing link: smarter energy needs connectivity

The future of energy isn’t just about producing more renewables – it’s about using them in a more connected way. It’s the key to making the energy transition faster, smarter and more effective.

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The global impact of renewables on energy prices: a look around Europe

Mark Ursell, Lead Portfolio Manager for npower Business Solutions, on some of the ways other European countries are taking on the challenge of decarbonising their energy systems – and how closer co-operation is often key to more secure and affordable energy

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Heating, healthcare and warmer homes: the community approach to our energy future

Four articles produced with Guardian Labs explore some of the innovative approaches being adopted across communities in the new energy world - from city partnerships and energy efficient hospitals to iconic new housing developments

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Local energy communities: paving the way for Europe's energy transition

How two rural communities are pioneering a potential view of the future of energy – sharing locally produced power and helping to support the national grid

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Stepping into the future of (virtual) energy

Virtual reality, real innovation… VR headsets, digital mapping and virtual site tours – how we’re starting to reshape the future of energy and preparing our people to support customers.

 

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What’s driving energy prices in the UK: decarbonisation and (still) gas dependency

Mark Ursell, Lead Portfolio Manager for npower Business Solutions, outlines the current state of the UK energy generation market – and why the global gas markets still set energy prices, despite the rise of renewables on our networks

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A city empowered, a generation inspired

Our solutions-for-schools initiative is not just harnessing solar energy to drive down costs and cut emissions, we’re also creating a blueprint for smarter, greener communities – and aiming to inspire the next generation.

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Turning challenges into opportunities: the female engineer redefining the industry

The latest in our series profiling the people driving innovation at E.ON. As a performance engineer, Jo Morley tackles complex energy challenges, calling on smart solutions and AI-driven insights to help businesses take control of their energy future