Last month’s Back to Basics article considered the chronological development of modern solar power, and now, we dip into the history of another major renewable energy source – electricity generated [...]

NEW for 2024: Back to Basics is a series of articles that broadly considers the definition, history, and theoretical development of topics and tech that serve as the underpinnings of [...]

In the third instalment of our 2024 ‘Back to Basics‘ series, we look at one aspect of the renewable energy transition in more detail – electricity networks. Electricity grids are [...]

In the second instalment of our new 2024 ‘Back to Basics‘ series, we delve into the UK’s ongoing renewable energy transition. The Green Industrial Revolution An energy transition is a [...]

This month in our Back to Basics series, we uncover the ways in which energy generated by wind and solar farms can be stored and how this technology will shape [...]

The fifth topic in the ‘Back to Basics’ series sets out the timeline for the development of modern photovoltaics. Alongside the sun naturally providing its energy to grow crops, ancient [...]

The race to decarbonise the planet is fuelling a new mining boom, raising a critical question: can we extract the minerals we need without undermining the environmental goals they support? [...]

President Joe Biden of the United States (US) proposed earlier last year an ambitious ‘climate-change’ plan to improve the living of many US citizens. The plan, which will seek to [...]

The European Union (EU) has storied history when it comes to green commitments. In general, it is fair to say that the bloc is fairly ambitious in terms of environmental [...]

Hydrogen fuel is a type of fuel that can potentially have zero carbon emission, if produced from renewable energy and if consumed in a fuel cell.  Several types of resources [...]

The skills and capacities of the labour market is highlighted as one of the core pillars in achieving a swift renewable energy transition.  With governments, corporations, and communities pushing towards [...]

Pager Power’s newest recruit, Tori Harvey, joined the team in early January as one of our Administrative Officers. Tori has joined the rapidly growing commercial team and will be working [...]

Decathlon, a sports company, is offering its customers in 44 of its UK locations the opportunity to sell back their used bikes so that someone else can use them. Through [...]

Sustainability is becoming a very significant focus for governments across the world, especially since the Paris Agreement has been implemented back in 2015. Following the United States’ withdrawal from the [...]

Online shopping was a convenient alternative to hitting the shops even before the pandemic. When the pandemic hit, online shopping ballooned as it became the safest way to purchase goods. [...]

If I told you to plant your pants, you’d think I’ve lost the plot, right? Well, that is exactly what the Plant your Pants campaign, run by education charity The [...]

On Sunday 15th May, Pager Power Director, Danny Scrivener took to the skies for a trial gliding lesson at the local Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club. The gliding experience, a [...]

The skills and capacities of the labour market is highlighted as one of the core pillars in achieving a swift renewable energy transition.  What is the renewable energy skills gap? [...]

Much like renewable energy developments and the energy transition, artificial intelligence is developing across the globe at breakneck pace. The AI industry already provides significant support to many sectors, with [...]

Innovative solutions are required to solve the ongoing global climate crisis. Year on year rises to the recorded global average temperature has resulted in a higher frequency of droughts. Water [...]

Currently, hydrogen only accounts for 2% of Europe’s energy consumption and its primary use is for the production of chemical products. Furthermore, almost all hydrogen is produced using natural gas.  [...]

To understand how the first photovoltaic cell was created, we must first understand the basics of how they work. Here is a very brief overview of the basic principles. For [...]

Overview Wind farms are where Pager Power began and we have worked on a large number of them over the years all over the world. It is always interesting to [...]

Renewable energy project developers will be all too aware that the substantial upfront costs and volatile electricity prices present significant risk and potential barriers to developing large renewable energy projects.  [...]

Pager Power entered the East Anglian Daily Times (EADT) Business Awards competition back in January this year. As reported earlier this month, we have been successful in making the final [...]

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw significant advancements in renewable energy initiatives, reinforcing global commitments to climate goals. Key Takeaways from COP29 for [...]

2024 saw a record-breaking year for renewable energy in the UK, summarised here. Although only a month into the new year, analysis has suggested that 2025 (and 2026) both need [...]

By S.C.Watson (Mike’s brother) Ever since mankind dragged their collective backsides out of the primordial soup and gazed up at the sky, the dream of someday flying through the air [...]

As part of Pager Power’s role, we often come across many stakeholder and local resident responses to proposed renewable energy projects. Upon reviewing these, there are usually common concerns that [...]

Background Radar operators around the world object to the development of buildings and structures due to their potential impact on radar. Radar works by transmitting radio signals which are then [...]

Last month, negotiations relating to historic clean energy legislation in the U.S. Congress seemingly collapsed. However, what is being called “the best kept secret, potentially, in Washington history”, according to [...]

Developers of solar photovoltaic projects within the UK and internationally will be familiar with the potential constraints posed by solar glint and glare. The issue is also prevalent in other [...]

Greener transport options have been at the forefront of discussions around reducing emissions for a long time. Transport reportedly [1] accounts for approximately 20% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, and [...]

Scientific research on climate change is conclusive that human action has influenced global warming and extreme weather events, “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and [...]

Please note that the Fourth Edition of the Glint and Glare Guidance has since been published and can be downloaded here. Download the third edition of the Glint and Glare [...]

There is an organisation called the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBTO Preparation Committee), which was set up in 1996 with the purpose of banning nuclear explosions of [...]

Background Solar panels harness energy from the sun. There is a large magnitude of solar energy available on Earth, potentially making solar panels one of the more effective solutions to [...]

The CCPI is a measure of the climate protection performance of 63 countries and the EU, which in total account for at least 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [...]

Radar signals and wind turbines are, in a sense, natural enemies. Civil radar installations are generally located such that their coverage above the surrounding terrain is as unobstructed as possible. [...]

On the 15th of February, my colleague Michael and I ventured up to sunny Manchester to complete the first of a three-day survey.  With four terrestrial television baseline surveys to [...]

From 2015 to 2024, onshore wind development across England essentially ceased due to a de facto ban on all new onshore wind projects that did not have the approval of [...]

Read part 1 in this series which looks at how the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy (OWTS) seeks to help resolve the issues surrounding transparency within aviation mitigation and the constraints [...]

The first ever recorded war to be documented was 2500 BC. It was reported and discovered on a Sumerian stone carving. Undoubtably, there would have been conflict and war prior [...]

We’ve all heard of ‘Movember’, the annual event of growing moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s [...]

A lot of aspects are considered when a new building development, especially of significant height, is proposed. From impacts upon telecommunication infrastructure and aviation safeguarding concerns, the ‘go-ahead’ is required [...]

The South China Morning Post reported on 9th January 2025 that China is planning to build a solar farm in space. Long Lehao, a Chinese aerospace engineer and member of [...]

Coral reefs are incredibly diverse ecosystems, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for countless species of fish, invertebrates, and other marine organisms. They also act as natural barriers, reducing wave [...]

In recent news it was mentioned that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requested that the overall height of four building developments in the city of Miami needs to be [...]