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UK invests £12 million in biomass heating
The UK Government has announced £12 million in funding for industry, businesses and community groups investing in biomass-fuelled heating and combined heat and power systems.
UN rules CCS out of emission offset scheme
United Nations officials at the Poznan conference have ruled that carbon capture and storage technologies will not be eligible to earn credits under the Clean Development Mechanism.
Europe reaches compromise on climate policy
The European Union has agreed a compromise deal that will increase the region’s share of renewable energy to 20% by 2020 but still includes a controversial 10% target for biofuels.
Shell and Essent to join forces on carbon capture and storage
Shell and Dutch energy company Essent are joining forces to look into the feasibility of a 1000 MW low-carbon power plant in southwest Netherlands.
Japan to work with Better Place on electric vehicles
Better Place, the electric car infrastructure developer, is teaming up with Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries and other Japanese carmakers, including Honda, on an electric vehicle project for the country.
UK universities champion energy and water efficiency
The University of Bath in southwest England has cut its electricity and water usage through energy efficiency measures encouraged by energy efficiency ‘champions’.
Alstom to build CCS pilot plant in Poland
European power generating company, Alstom is to team up with PGE Elektrownia Belchatów to develop carbon capture and storage technology at the Belchatów power plant in Poland.
Super-efficient technology to power your home
A super-efficient way of powering, heating and cooling homes using vegetable oil could be on the cards thanks to research at the Newcastle University in the UK.
Research boosts efficiency of solar cells
R&D efforts to accelerate the development of solar technology through efficiency improvements appear to be gaining ground.
Renewables round up
Our regular look at renewables projects throws up some interesting developments in bioenergy, whilst wind continues to develop apace.