Europe: November 2022: funding opportunities, upcoming events and top news on clean energy

Europe – energy developments and the opportunity to participate. Commission invests EUR 3 billion in innovative clean tech projects to deliver on REPowerEU Plan The third call for large-scale projects under the EU Innovation Fund is open for application until 16 March 2023. With an...

Renewable Energy Updates

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy Magazine for their updates. How Much Energy Could We Harvest From Artificial Photosynthesis? Solar cells use photovoltaic technology to generate electricity, but the process is far from efficient. Plants are much better at converting sunlight into energy. Now, scientists are looking...

New UK fire resistance testing lab opened by UL and the Fire Protection Association

WOBO welcomes developments that support the professional in achieving safety. In response to the urgent demand for more fire testing facilities in the UK, a major new fire resistance testing laboratory at Blockley, Gloucestershire, opened on 15 November, said to feature two of the largest...

Are the sustainability and fire safety agendas compatible?

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to the paper by Ron Alalouff. At the Fire Conference 2022 last month, delegates heard about the need to put sustainability at the heart of what fire safety professionals think and do from Steve Hamm, Chief Executive of...

BSI Identify & the Code for Construction Product Information

Safety is achieved by the proper use of products and this code supports the professional in both selection and use. The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is designed to help construction product manufacturers to provide assurance that their product information is clear, accurate, up-to-date,...

UK HSE: What is The Potential Value of The Risk Scenario Concept to You?

The Health and Safety Executive UK are looking for your support and WOBO encourages you to participate and contribute to the developments taking place. How Might You Use The Risk Scenario Concept In Your Organisation? We are currently developing a knowledge base that will help...

edie: daily news alerts

WOBO thanks edie for the opportunity allowing our members and fellow professionals to dip into developments taking place across the world. Breakthrough Agenda: Nations covering half of global emissions make cleantech affordability push at COP27 Governments representing half of global emissions and more than half...

WSSET – Updates

WOBO notes that the WSSET Conference 2023 is now scheduled to take place at the University of Nottingham UK. The November Newsletter highlights: SET2023 will take place in the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom on 15-17 August 2023 (Please save the dates!). More information will be...

BBA: Changes to Agrément Certification following discussions with UKAS

WOBO thanks the BBA for updating our members in respect of the changes taking place with certification. You may already be aware that UKAS (the United Kingdom Accreditation Service) has initiated discussions with the BBA to review the Agrément and HAPAS certificate schemes, and we...

Public Safety – Do you have questions about Lithium-Ion Battery fires

WOBO thanks FireChief for their technical updates and guidance relating to lithium ion batteries. Lithium-Ion Battery Fires – Some more questions answered Our recent webinar ‘Burning Issues Surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’ hosted by IFSEC Global and presented by our Technical Sales Consultant Matt Humby, prompted many...

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