The Engineering Digest – October 2024
Welcome to this month’s round-up! We’re diving into the latest milestones in renewable energy, groundbreaking tech, and innovations that are shaping the future.
From record-breaking wind power to nuclear energy for data centers, plus a sneak peek into the Royal Navy’s newest submarine launch — there’s plenty going on in the world of engineering.
High Wind Speeds Give UK Renewable Energy Output a Major Boost!
In Q2 of 2024, wind power helped renewables reach 51.6% of the UK’s electricity mix, surpassing previous records. Onshore wind generation soared by 42% thanks to stronger winds and fewer outages.
While solar struggled due to fewer sun hours, wind came to the rescue, proving once again that nature’s power can drive the clean energy revolution.
Tech Giants Are Eyeing Up Nuclear Reactors
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are exploring the power of nuclear energy to fuel their massive data centres. 🌍⚛️
As the demand for cloud computing, AI, and other digital services skyrockets, these companies are looking for cleaner, greener energy solutions to keep things running. By tapping into advanced nuclear reactors, they’re aiming to cut carbon emissions and ensure a steady power supply.
Royal Navy’s Most Advanced Hunter-Killer Submarine Enters The Water
A spectacular sight in Barrow-in-Furness, the home of UK submarine building as Agamemnon entered the water for the first time. 🌊
Nicknamed ‘Awesome Aggie’, Agamemnon will serve at the leading edge of submarine operations into the second half of the 21st Century, shielding the UK’s nuclear deterrent and aircraft carrier task groups from hostile threats, gathering intelligence, launching Royal Marine raids and, where necessary, striking at the UK’s enemies on land with pinpoint accuracy through her Tomahawk cruise missiles.
UK Government Commits £22bn to Carbon Capture Projects 🌍
The UK government is investing £21.7bn over 25 years in groundbreaking carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. This will create two undersea carbon storage sites and pipelines in Teesside and Merseyside, aiming to remove CO2 emissions before they reach the atmosphere.
These projects will create 4,000 direct jobs and support 50,000 more in the long-term, boosting clean energy and economic growth.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it “a certainty” for industries, set to drive jobs and growth.♻️
Hythe Apprentices Shine as Finalists for King’s Silver Medal
Hythe apprentices Harrison Clack and Harry Hudson recently attended a challenging yet rewarding week-long outdoor pursuits course after reaching the final 18 nominees for the prestigious King’s Silver Medal Award. 🏆
They had an incredible experience filled with personal growth and now eagerly await the big announcement to see if they’ll secure a spot in the final six! 🤞🌟
Learn more about their inspiring journey to becoming competition finalists.
Until Next Time…
That’s it for this edition! Stay tuned for more updates on energy breakthroughs, tech advancements, and inspiring stories from our team at Hythe Engineering.
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