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SSE and Onzo to pioneer ‘smart’ hot water and heating
UK utility Scottish & Southern Energy and smart meter developer Onzo are joining forces to develop a smart meter based system for managing heating and hot water efficiency.
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US smart meters installation reaches two million
Two million smart meters have now been installed in the US, according to the Department of Energy.
Scotland outlines a renewable future
The Scottish Government last week unveiled a report showing how the region could add £7.1 billion to the economy and deliver 10.6 GW of renewable energy to the grid.
Exelon breezes into wind market with John Deere Renewables purchase
US electric utility Exelon is consolidating its plans to expand into the wind market with the purchase of wind power operator and developer John Deere Renewables in a deal valued at around $860 million.
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Vestas quarterly figures trigger share price fall
Shares in leading wind power company, Vestas, fell in early trading on Tuesday following weaker than expected quarterly results, forcing the company to lower its sales forecasts and revenue predictions for the year.
Research team hail breakthrough in organic solar cells
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered an interesting solution to one of the most significant problems of the organic solar cell industry – how to improve efficiency.
Plan for world's largest solar plant approved
The California Energy Commission has recommended approval of what is to be the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant. Once completed, the project will double the amount of solar thermal energy currently produced in the US.
£4m tidal energy contract awarded to Scottish firm
BiFab, a Fife-based manufacturing company, has today been named as winner of a £4m tidal energy turbine contract. It is believed that the turbine prototype will be the world’s most advanced to date.
UK business group warns of delays to energy projects
UK business group the CBI is warning that changing the country’s planning system could lead to further delays to energy projects.
France launches €1.35 billion renewables investment
The French government last week launched a major investment programme in renewables and green chemistry totalling €1.35 billion between now and 2014.