Can Innovation Help Turn COP26 Talk Into Action?

Several promising initiatives have already been agreed at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, including agreements to move away from coal fired electricity generation and to reduce methane emissions. However, innovation can also help drive the progression to a more environmentally friendly way of living.  

An example of implementing greener energy technologies can be found at Whitelees wind farm, just outside of Glasgow.  Whitelees is the UK's largest onshore wind farm, currently with 215 turbines capable of generating up to 539MW of power, and is already making a significant contribution of greener energy. However, many renewables are dependent on the weather, giving rise to issues with balancing supply and demand.