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UK communities compete in British Gas’ energy challenge
Fourteen communities around the UK are competing in British Gas’ Green Streets challenge that launched yesterday.
Masdar and E.ON join forces to tackle industrial energy efficiency
Renewable energy developer Masdar and generation giant E.ON have agreed to create a joint venture to develop carbon emission reduction projects for industrial facilities.
UK is on course to over-achieve carbon targets
The UK is on course to over-achieve on its carbon reduction target of 34% and cut emissions by 36% on 1990 levels by 2020, according to the Government.
Two wind developments get go ahead in UK
Two wind developments in the far north of Scotland and the south west of England have been given the go ahead this week.
Canada to invest $146 million in clean energy projects
The Government of Canada is to invest up to $146 million over the next five years in 19 clean energy projects spanning energy use in buildings, community heat generation, renewables and energy storage.
Total inaugurates end-to-end carbon capture and storage pilot in France
French oil company Total yesterday inaugurated an end-to-end carbon capture, transportation and storage demonstration project in southwestern France.
Boost for sun and wind power in China
Concentrating solar power specialist eSolar has announced a deal with Chinese power equipment manufacturer Penglai Electric to build 2 GW of solar thermal power plants in China in the next decade.
Iberdrola launches €30 million marine energy project
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola Ingeniería is launching a €30 million project to develop marine energy technologies able to harness the power of waves and tidal currents.
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Ireland launches smart meter customer trial
The Irish Government announced last week its trial of smart electricity meters is entering the next stage with the roll out of display units and incentives for customers to reduce usage.
Scotland and Ireland to consider Irish Sea offshore grid
Scotland and Ireland are to examine the feasibility of constructing an offshore grid in the Irish Sea to link together potential sites for renewable energy generation.