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UK Government issues guidelines for regional renewables
Regional authorities in England got a helping hand on renewables and low-carbon technologies last week with the publication of new Government guidelines.
UK Government plans aim to end grid connection backlog
The UK Government yesterday announced proposals to change the way new electricity generation if connected to the country’s power grid and speed up the process.
UK to test the water for wave and tidal energy
England and Wales are to carry out a full Strategic Environmental Assessment for wave and tidal energy for the regions.
EC completes €4 billion funding for energy infrastructure
The European Commission announced the selection of 43 major energy infrastructure projects that will receive €2.3 billion, completing the €4 billion Economic Recovery Package.
New York Governor promises $40 million to improve energy efficiency
New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday announced a $40 million investment to improve the energy efficiency of the state’s schools, universities and colleges, hospitals and not-for-profit agencies.
US invests $100 million cutting-edge energy research
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu earlier this week announced a $100 million investment in cutting-edge research into energy storage, electrical power technology and building efficiency.
Iberdrola creates offshore wind division in Scotland
Iberdrola Renovables, the renewables arm of Spanish utility Iberdrola, has announced plans to create an offshore wind division based in Glasgow, Scotland.
New planning regime for UK energy projects gets underway
A new planning regime for major infrastructure projects in the UK kicked off this week with 17 energy schemes worth £50 billion in investment and capable of generating electricity for 22 million homes.
EC grants Ocean Power Technologies €2.2 million for Spanish project
UK marine energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) is set to receive €2.2 million from the European Commission as part of a €4.5 million wave energy project in Spain.
Solar-powered catamaran unveiled by PlanetSolar
PlanetSolar unveiled what it claims is the world’s largest vessel powered by solar power late last week in Germany.