Renewables
Feature: An innovative approach to a hydrogen economy
Niche markets are making a big impact in the development of a hydrogen economy, according to Stewart Dow, packaged energy manager at BOC.
Solar boost for Good Energy
Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has stepped up its commitment to solar energy, aiming to source one third of its electricity from solar power. Solar previously represented less than 1% of the company’s output.
Green feed-in tariff to boost Japan's renewable sector
Before resigning last week, Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan passed a feed-in tariff bill which will see utilities pay a set rate to green energy producers.
DOE gives seal of approval to world's first fuel cell and hydrogen energy station
The world’s first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station, in California, has this week gained the support of the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Additional Articles
Bright future for solar energy in the US
The US’s solar power sector is going from strength to strength, with further announcements this week of progress in some major solar projects.
Giant tidal turbine goes on-stream in Scotland
Scotland’s first grid-connected, commercial-scale tidal turbine was switched on last week at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), off the Orkney coast.
Winds of change in the US
The US has seen a number of developments in the wind energy sector in the past week, starting with Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s announcement of a $102 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy (DoE).
Ontario invests in electric car charging stations
Amidst a spate of recent developments in the electric car sector, the Premier of Ontario has announced a CAD$80 million fund to kick-start development and investment in charging stations for electric cars.
US to invest $7 million in fuel cell research
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has awarded nearly $7 million to fund four independent studies into the production costs of fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems.
Global turbine projects get a second wind
With the announcement earlier this year that Germany plans to phase out nuclear power by 2022, the country’s wind sector has seen a surge in investments.