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Google-backed wind power transmission line moves ahead
A $5 billion project for a new transmission line from wind farms off the east coast of the US being backed by internet giant Google is moving ahead.
Domestic PV is still viable, say UK solar industry associations
All four of the UK’s major trade associations representing the domestic solar industry are joining forces to spread the message that photovoltaics are still viable.
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Itron completes $100 million acquisition of smart grid provider
Itron has announced the completion of its $100 million takeover of privately help smart grid technology generator SmartSynch.
UK’s National Trust launches wind farm legal challenge
The National Trust, English Heritage and East Northamptonshire Council are launching a legal challenge against the decision to site a wind farm with a mile of a Grade I listed building.
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European solar power installations soar in 2011
Solar photovoltaic markets saw “breakneck” growth in Europe last year led by Italy and Germany, according to the latest report from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association.
Full steam ahead for Siemens and ABP’s ‘green’ port at Hull
Hull City Council has given the go ahead for Siemens and Associated British Ports plan to construct a £210 million ‘green’ port at Hull.
WWF corporate ‘climate savers’ cut 100 million tonnes of emissions
Global corporates taking part in WWF’s climate savers programme, including Coca-Cola, HP, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Lafarge, Nike, Tetra Pak, Sony and Volvo, have cut their collective CO2 emissions by over 100 million tonnes between 1999 and 2011.
California to allow Quebec to join cap-and-trade programme
Californian regulators are proposing new rules on cross-border carbon trading that would allow the Canadian province of Quebec and others to participate in its cap-and trade programme.
UK renewables target is achievable, says government advisor
Bernie Balkin, chair of the UK government’s Office of Renewable Energy Deployment, told an audience in London yesterday that the country’s 2020 target of 15% renewable energy is achievable.
Queen’s speech promises reform of UK electricity market
The Queen’s speech yesterday committed the UK government to introduce its Energy Bill, which promises to reform the electricity market to “deliver secure, clean and affordable electricity” while keeping prices “fair”.