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US backs CCS with $41m and first industrial-scale project
The US Department of Energy (DOE) this week announced investments of $41 million in 16 post-combustion carbon capture projects.
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).
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.
Renewables certification milestone for Tesco's unique biofuel
Tesco has become first UK retailer to receive government certification for a fully renewable ethanol biofuel.
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).
$175 million to fuel vehicle research in US
The US Department of Energy will award over $175 million to projects researching and developing advanced vehicle technologies over the next five years.
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.
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.
Nissan LEAF to power homes
In a further announcement from Nissan last week, the Japanese company unveiled a system which will allow its all-electric LEAF car to act as a household power supply.