Greece needs extra ₤740m Euros to curb emissions
Unlike other EU countries, Greece is still in its economical growth phase. Keeping this fact in mind, the Kyoto protocol allowed Greece a limited emission of the greenhouse gases (GHS). The limit was set to 25% by 2010 in comparison with 1990 levels. However, energy researchers comment that if the
by Jenson Brayshaw August 2nd, 2008
ENERGOS wins the British Renewable Energy Award
The British Renewable Energy Award has been bestowed upon ENERGOS, a subsidiary of Ener-G Plc. Energos has used its original gasification technology to build a plant. This advance thermal plant uses residual waste, treats it under partial heat combustion, and converts it into a gas. The heat treatment helps in
by Samantha Donovan August 2nd, 2008
EDF power station under fire
It has been reported that on August 01 at 9:35am, a fire broke at Suffolk's sub station due to an explosion in an 11kv main switch control room. After hearing a loud blast, residents of the area called the emergency. The blast disrupted power supply to thousands of EDF customers. Fire
by Jason Drew August 2nd, 2008
Political pressure to actualize windfall tax
The UK government business secretary, John Hutton confirmed that in due course of time, the treasury is coming up with a proposal to inflict windfall tax on companies that produce energy. While talking to BBC radio, he also said that ...
by Justin Becks August 1st, 2008
Discussion over between BE and EDF on nuclear power generation
British Energy ("BE"), the UK's biggest firm in nuclear energy refused the takeover deal by a French state controlled organization, Electricite de France ("EDF"). It was a ₤12 billion deal. It is speculated that the BE stakeholders might have rejected ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 1st, 2008
Concrete Steps towards renewable energy to ensure no blackouts
Today, the energy consultant Poyry has published a report stating that if the UK government successfully executes its renewable energy plans, there would be no need to invest on any new conventional power generation projects. The report has generated a ...
by Emma Young August 1st, 2008
Joint Venture between BP Alternative and Clipper Windpower
On July 30th, 2008, at Carpinteria, CA (USA), the fast growing organization in the field of wind power technology, Clipper Windpower shook hands with BP Alternative energy to develop a project formally named Rolling Thunder. It is a South-Dakota based ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 1st, 2008
Another Feather in the Cap of Islington Council’s green energy undertaking
Islington council's dream to make London the greenest region moves one-step closer to reality. The Finsbury tower that is 55 meter high has successfully started a wind energy-generating turbine. This structure is 12 meter high and generates 6KW power in ...
by Justin Becks August 1st, 2008
Marks & Spencer Go Green
Marks & Spencer took a big step into environmental awareness with its decision to use wind turbines to supply power to stores. A press release from Marks & Spencers described the future power system for two its stores; a couple of wind turbines, 240ft in size with power generating capacity
by Justin Becks July 31st, 2008
EDF May Be Willing to Part with Atomic Sites for British Energy
EDF, global market leader in atomic power plants, may be willing to put up its U.K. nuclear zones to boost its chances of acquiring British Energy. This information was released to the media by two unnamed sources who were privy ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 31st, 2008
Bellamy Denounces Wind Farm Projects in Scotland
The government in Scotland has attracted severe criticism from journalist and green activist David Bellamy for the approval given to South Lanarkshire's giant sized wind farm project. Accusing the government of irreparably damaging Scotland's green lands, Bellamy has been joined ...
by Tessa Clarke July 31st, 2008
