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Wind drops in US
The second quarter of this year has seen a massive 71% drop in wind installations in the US compared with last year, according to the latest figures from the American Wind Energy Association.
UK Coalition Government confirms incentives for low-carbon cars
UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that motorists will receive up to £5000 towards the purchase of low-carbon cars from January 2011 onwards.
UK Energy Secretary to address parliament on energy policy
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will address parliament today with a key statement on energy policy, which is expected to outline a major investment in wind power.
UK energy regulator changes the rules to boost grid investment
UK energy regulator Ofgem yesterday announced proposals to change its price control regime to encourage more investment in the power grid.
UK green energy investors need TLC, says environmental group
The UK’s Coalition Government needs to take action on community-scale energy generation if the country is to reach its target of 15% renewables by 2020, warns Friends of the Earth.
QinetiQ’s solar-powered unmanned aircraft completes two-week flight
UK defence research organisation QinetiQ completed a two-week test flight of its unmanned, solar-powered aircraft Zephyr at the end of last week.
UK sets sails for new era in marine projects
The UK’s Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs has unveiled plans to overhaul marine policy, including new, simpler procedures for offshore renewables.
BAE Systems to make waves with Aquamarine Power
Defence and aerospace company BAE Systems is joining forces with wave energy developer Aquamarine Power on a £1 million clean energy project.
US researchers turn over new leaf in fuel production
The US Department of Energy has awarded a team of researchers $122 million over five years for a project that will mimic photosynthesis in plants to produce fuels directly from sunlight.
British Gas offering free energy makeover for 50,000 UK homes
UK utility British Gas is offering free energy makeover for 50,000 households that are the most vulnerable.