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US needs utility engineers, says National Grid
US utilities could be facing a crisis in the next five years unless something is done to attract new engineers to the industry, says National Grid.
$1.4 billion loan for BrightSource Energy’s solar power plant
BrightSource Energy is to go ahead with three utility-scale concentrated solar power plants thanks to over $1.37 billion in loan guarantees from the US Department of Energy.
Solar panels work better in parallel, says researcher
US researcher Jonathan Kimball says arrays of solar panels could be more energy efficient and reliable if connected in parallel rather than in series.
New research could yield better biofuel
New research in the US could yield better biofuel from oilseed crops like safflower and waste material like orange peel.
EU expects to meet 20% renewables target by 2020
The EU will meet or slightly exceed its 20% renewable energy target by 2020, according to an analysis by the European Wind Energy Association.
Obama’s weatherisation plans fall short of target, says report
US President Barack Obama’s ambitious plans to weatherise nearly 600,000 have fallen well short of target, according to a report.
UK’s largest fuel cell to power Transport for London
Transport for London unveiled the UK’s largest hydrogen fuel cell on Friday that will be used to power its headquarters, saving £90,000 a year on bills and cutting emissions 40%.
Masdar City competition seeks out sustainable concrete
Masdar City, the carbon-neutral, zero-waste clean technology development in Abu Dhabi, is looking for companies to develop energy and resource efficient low-carbon concrete.
UK Government builds on offshore wind lead with £8 million award
The UK Government announced a further £8 million in funding for offshore wind technology yesterday at the groundbreaking of a new turbine factory in Newcastle in the North East.
Amsterdam businesses get €3 million to switch to electric vehicles
The Dutch city of Amsterdam’s plans to have 10,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2015 got a boost yesterday with the announcement of €3 million in subsidies to encourage businesses to make the switch.