US biotech company Solazyme has delivered 1500 gallons of 100% algal-based jet fuel to the US Navy for testing.
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
As the UK Government slashes spending and the Climate Change Committee urges an opposite approach, the Carbon Trust launches a new initiative to ‘turbo charge’ the country’s clean technology sector.
BT announced yesterday that it is joining forces with Arqiva and Detica to offer a long-range radio communications solution for the rollout of smart meters in the UK.
Norway has topped a global league of green building for the second year in a row, followed by Brazil in second place and then the UK, which climbs to third place for the first time.
As the new Coalition Government continues to pledge its green intentions, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced a £34 million cut to low-carbon programme.
UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Japanese giant Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon energy technologies together.
BP last week demonstrated its commitment to next generation biofuel with the acquisition of US specialist Verenium’s cellulosic biofuel business for $98.3 million.
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
The proportion of biofuel in road transport fuel exceeded the UK Government’s target last year, but largely failed to meet sustainability criteria, according to the latest figures from the Renewable Fuel Agency.