CTO Tim Benson discusses renewable energy and The Rise of Underwater Turbines: Tapping into Tidal Energy
Wind turbines have become a familiar sight in the modern renewable energy landscape. Now, a lesser-known but equally promising technology is making waves—underwater turbines. Also known as tidal or marine current turbines, these devices harness the predictable power of ocean currents and tidal flows to generate continuous electricity, offering a reliable alternative to wind and […]
‘We’re not finished yet’: Team Coldplay’s announce future ambitions for Music of the Spheres World Tour
A few of Coldplay’s core team including their WME Agent Josh Javor, promoters Phil Bowdery and Laura Coroianu, and Gaffer Chris Kansy reflect on the gigantic Music of the Spheres World Tour when they appeared on Coldplay: ‘Inside Music of the Spheres’ conference session at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel for the ILMC Music Conference. Since the […]
Real progress means designing in sustainable-power systems as standard, says Tim Benson
Showpower’s CTO Tim Benson makes some important statements about progress and innovation in the power for events sector through the lens of sustainability. His 30yrs experience working on temporary events as well as running his own equipment rental company means his insight and knowledge is critical to the advancement of the industry. Follow the link […]
Massive Attack’s ‘Act 1.5’ event at Clifton Downs in Bristol releases results including 98% drop in emissions created from power
Massive Attack, in partnership with Tyndall Centre for Climate Action Research, have shared a report from their low-carbon shows, with the stop in Bristol becoming their lowest-ever carbon emissions gig. Massive Attack’s first homecoming gig in five years has also broken a world record for producing the lowest ever carbon emissions, according to the report. Scientists […]
Coldplay and Showpower nominated as Green Guardians for 2024 by IQ magazine
In the first part of IQ’s annual eco-warrior roundup, Coldplay and Showpower are also named alongside Pixmob, Artists Step Up, FEAT.Live and EarthPercent. Green Guardians is the annual recognition of those eco-warriors and innovators at the forefront of the battle to make the live entertainment industry more sustainable. The Green Guardians is spearheaded by IQ Magazine and […]
Showpower Global B.V. partners with Global Citizen to switch festival stage to battery power during Climate Week NYC 2024
This year, the Global Citizen Festival is taking a monumental step in sustainability. For the first time, the Central Park stage will be entirely powered by the Showpower SmartGrid battery system, the same innovative technology designed and developed for Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ world tour. In partnership with Showpower Global B.V., CES Power, and Equitable Earth, […]
Lollapalooza To Make History As First Major U.S. Festival To Power Main Stage Solely On Batteries
Showpower Global B.V. is very proud to announce that our CEO and Co-Founder Paul Schurink was chosen to manage the power and energy across all 4 days and nights of Lollapalooza Chicago 2024 ensuring a smooth operation and enabling 80% less running hours of the generators. Making this achievement even more impacting, the innovation was […]
Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour Emissions Update – June 3, 2024
We’re very happy to see Coldplay’s latest Tour Emissions Update that direct carbon emissions from the first two years of their tour are 59% less than their previous stadium tour (2016-17), achieving their pledge to reduce direct carbon emissions by at least 50%.
Free your festival from fossil fuels in 5 steps
There are many international events that are already optimising their energy demands and switching from fossil fuel to renewable and clean energy solutions. And thankfully, there are many more are looking for ways to begin their transition. But what do these renewable and clean energy solutions look like today, and what will they look like […]