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UK communities compete in British Gas’ energy challenge

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

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

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 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

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

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.

eSolar solar thermal power plant

Boost for sun and wind power in China

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 wind turbine

Iberdrola launches €30 million marine energy project

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.

Ireland launches smart meter customer trial

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.

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Scotland and Ireland to consider Irish Sea offshore grid

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.