Renewables

Pump firm plans on wind turbine

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:15:48 GMT

A pump company in the Forest of Dean has become the most recent to seek to reduce its carbon emissions and earn some funds by setting up a wind turbine.

Low-carbon, low-heat energy needed

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:15:38 GMT

As well as being low-carbon, electricity generation technologies should generate low waste heat, according to two scientists.

Scotland gets to rule its waves

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:39 GMT

Scotland will now be able to make its own decisions regarding planning and nature conservation in it seas up to 200 miles from the coast.

Sharp invests in solar despite downturn

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:32 GMT

Electronics company Sharp is aiming to increase production of photovoltaic panels by licensing its technology to outside firms.

Energy firms better prepared for climate change

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:28 GMT

Energy companies are better prepared to deal with the effects of climate change as a result of a collaboration with the Met Office, it has claimed.

Scotland has largest onshore wind farm in EU

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:08 GMT

Scotland is now home to the EU's largest onshore wind farm, according to ScottishPower.

Iberdrola voluntary tender offer for Rokas Group approved

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:49 GMT

Iberdrola has had its voluntary tender offer for Rokas Group approved by Greek capital markets regulator CMC.

Green concerns over potential pylon increase

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:46 GMT

Welsh campaigners are concerned that new pylons needed to cope with energy generated from wind farms will ruin the landscape.

Planning Bill becomes a law

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:32 GMT

The Planning Bill, which has just received royal assent, will open the door to the faster development of green projects, according to communities secretary Hazel Blears.

MCT will compete for Pentland Firth spot

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:50 GMT

A tidal energy company has revealed plans to apply for a lease to build a device on Pentland Firth.

Iceland keen to share renewable energy knowledge

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:46 GMT

Iceland's president has said the country is keen to share its geothermal energy knowledge with others.

Pre-Budget Report extends Renewable Obligation

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:43 GMT

Chancellor Alistair Darling has extended the Renewable Obligation in his Pre-Budget Report.

Scottish wind farm gets go-ahead

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:40 GMT

PM Renewables has been given permission to construct a wind farm in south east Scotland.

Miliband: Public sector must do more for renewables

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:33 GMT

The public sector has been urged to take a bigger role in supporting the transition to a low carbon economy.

RSPB tidal scheme 'better' than Severn Barrage

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:20 GMT

A tidal generation scheme that would protect wildlife and generate more electricity and a lower cost than other proposals has been put forward by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

Companies join forces to promote solar PV products

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:16:24 GMT

Two energy companies have agreed to work together to develop and market part of their solar photovoltaic (PV) product portfolio.

Poland electricity licence for Iberdrola

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:16:06 GMT

Iberdrola has been granted a licence which allows it to trade electricity on Poland's wholesale market.

Support shown for Cumbria wind farm

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:15:57 GMT

Public support has been shown over the building of a wind farm in Cumbria.

Environment Agency to put up turbines

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:15:23 GMT

The agency tasked with protecting the UK's environment is planning to construct up to 80 wind turbines nationwide.

Solar 'could make 100% of electricity by 2028'

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:15:33 GMT

All global electricity needs could be met by solar power in 16 years' time, according to futurist Ray Kurzweil.