In the spirit of sustainability: How Scotand’s whisky distilleries can reach net zero
By Mark Sneddon, Delivery Director at Aurora Utilities Limited Scotland’s whisky industry remains steeped in rich history and tradition going back over 200 years, but change is on the horizon. Today’s top distillers are embracing sustainability within their operations to protect the future of the hugely popular spirit. According to recent reports, Scotland’s whisky industry […]
Meet our Business Development Director: An interview with Emma Thomson
We are pleased to welcome Emma Thomson to our growing team who joins Aurora as Business Development Director. From developing one of the UK’s first truck charging sites, to supporting a complex electric and gas connection project at Silverstone Race Track, Emma has acquired a wealth of experience in the utilities and connections sector. She […]
Flexible friends: IDNOs and BESS
By Charlie Hesketh, Strategy & Investments Director at Aurora Utilities Limited The Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market in the United Kingdom is experiencing significant growth, increasingly driven by the integration of renewable energy sources and the need for grid stability. As of June 2024, the UK’s operational battery storage capacity reached 4.6 gigawatts (GW) […]
Why we’re supporting International Women’s Day for the first time, and what gender equality means to Aurora
By Simon Reilly, CEO of Aurora Utilities Limited You can’t help but notice the flurry of content associated with International Women’s Day (IWD) hit LinkedIn every March. Whilst the topic of gender equality should be given consideration all year round, IWD is an important reminder that gender parity challenges still exist, and we are yet […]
Electrifying bus fleets: Let’s bust some myths
By Jamie McAinsh, Chief Operating Officer at Aurora Utilities By 2032, about half of the world’s buses will be battery-powered, according to Bloomberg. The electric bus has been somewhat of a success story when it comes to the decarbonisation of our transportation, but has getting there been a smooth ride and can more be done? […]
The changing shape of UK data centres as they strive for carbon neutral status
By Charlie Hesketh, Strategy and Investment Director at Aurora Utilities Limited In September 2024, the UK government declared that data centres are to be classified as critical national infrastructure, meaning their operations are considered as important as our emergency services or water companies. The news yet again thrust data centres into the UK media spotlight […]