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Independent panel calls on nations to address carbon market “crisis”

Independent panel calls on nations to address carbon market “crisis”

A high-level independent panel has called on nations to address the “crisis” in carbon markets and save the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism.

Agua Caliente under construction (Credit: NRG Energy)

World’s largest solar project in Arizona leads US solar charge

World’s largest solar project in Arizona leads US solar charge

The world’s largest solar project, First Solar’s Agua Caliente photovoltaic installation under construction in Arizona, has reported a peak generating capacity of 250 MW as the US market goes from strength to strength.

Scottish Government gives go ahead for Stornoway wind farm

Scottish Government gives go ahead for Stornoway wind farm

Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing last week gave the go ahead to a 129.6 MW wind farm 1.5 km west of Stornoway.

NREL data centre

US and UK governments switch onto energy efficient data centres

US and UK governments switch onto energy efficient data centres

US and UK authorities have announced new efforts on energy efficient data centres in recent weeks.

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UK government cuts subsidies for large solar projects

UK government cuts subsidies for large solar projects

The UK government unveiled proposals on Friday that will further cut subsidies for large-scale solar projects under the Renewables Obligation.

EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 2.5% in 2011 despite growing GDP

EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 2.5% in 2011 despite growing GDP

Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.5% last year despite growing GDP and coal consumption, according to the latest estimates by the European Environment Agency.

UK biomass generators face new sustainability criteria

UK biomass generators face new sustainability criteria

UK generators using biomass in their power stations face tough new sustainability guidelines and a cut in support under the Renewables Obligation scheme.

London to benefit from £30 million sustainable industries hub

London to benefit from £30 million sustainable industries hub

As London gets on with normal life after its Paralympic and Olympic triumph, Mayor Boris Johnson has announced a £30 million investment in a sustainable industries hub.

US President promises to heat up industrial energy efficiency

US President promises to heat up industrial energy efficiency

As US President Barack Obama begins his campaign for re-election, he has promised help to encourage new investment in industrial energy efficiency.

EC to investigate unfair solar panel exports from China

EC to investigate unfair solar panel exports from China

The European Commission is to investigate claims that Chinese manufacturers unfairly exporting solar panels into the region at a loss.