Renewable Energy Centre says UK Needs to take Big Step Forward in Renewables
According to a spokesperson for The Renewable Energy Centre, the UK needs to make a huge leap forward in terms of its renewable commitments. Although people all over the UK are doing their part to try and be more energy ...
by Beth Williams July 21st, 2010
UK May Reach Renewable Goals with Ground Pumps
It now seems that some researchers suggest that ground pumps could help the UK meet its renewable energy targets by 2020. The Environment Agency says that renewable technology that uses energy stored in the ground to heat buildings and provide ...
by Tessa Clarke December 16th, 2009
India Looks to Clean Energy for Expanding Population
Mumbai, an urban metropolis of roughly 35 million people, is growing rapidly and having difficulty keeping up with it's peoples energy needs. Each year, in India, 14 million people are added to the population. By the end of this century ...
by Jason Drew December 11th, 2009
Scientists at Stanford Developing New Paper Battery
New developments are abounding in the battery world and exciting new revelations are being made, however these developments are years away from being commercial available for general market use and sales. However, one new battery which uses paper could be available within a relatively short period of time. Scientists at Standford
by Lynnette Adamson December 9th, 2009
UK Carbon Trust Competition Heads into Round 3
The UK's Carbon Trust has shortlisted seven new design models for offshore wind turbines. In the UK Round 3 of the competition some of the wind farm foundations can be placed up to 100 miles offshore in up to 60m ...
by Justin Becks December 7th, 2009
Cornwall Council Approves 20 Turbine Wind Farm at Davidstowe Woods
The Cornwall Council has approved a permit for 20 onshore wind turbines to be constructed in the Davidstowe Woods. The turbines will tower over two times higher than Nelson's Column at 126m. The project plans had been rejected at a prior ...
by Tessa Clarke October 15th, 2009
Novera Energy Rejects Infinis Take-over Offer
Novera Energy PLC based in London rejected a take-over offer worth GBP 91 million on Wednesday. The renewable energy firm rejected the offer put forth by Infinis Energy, which is the largest shareholder for Novera Energy. Novera stated that the ...
by Tessa Clarke October 8th, 2009
China Continues To Move Closer To Renewable Energy Goals
China’s government announced the passing of an aggressive new climate change policy today, which will see new laws formed to help combat global warming. The bid is part of overall preparations for the UN Climate Talks scheduled to take place ...
by Beth Williams August 28th, 2009
Seven Spires Invests £2 million In Circadian Solar
Circadian Solar, based in the UK, announced today they have raised funds of up to £2 million ($3.3 million) donated by Seven Spire Investments. The financing is to go towards commercialising new concentrated PV technology. Circadian, a privately owned company, was ...
by Beth Williams August 25th, 2009
S. Korea Pursues Renewables With Subsidy Offers
The South Korean government has announced aggressive plans to increase reliance on sustainable energy for 2010. Today, the government announced that it would offer renewable subsidiaries that could do away with 80% of the total cost for hydrogen fuel cells ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 25th, 2009
Australian Senate Passes New Renewable Energy Laws
The Australian Senate reached an agreement today regarding renewable energies and target goals for reducing carbon emissions. The political parties came to a decision which will see energy companies drawing 20% of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar ...
by Lynnette Adamson August 20th, 2009
