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UK low-carbon market bucks trends to reach £112 billion in 2009
The UK low-carbon market bucked trends last year to grow 4.3% to £112 billion, according to the UK Trade & Investment.
SunEdison to build Europe’s largest solar power plant in Italy
US division of MEMC Electronic Materials, SunEdison, today announced that is has got the go ahead to build Europe’s largest photovoltaic solar power plant in northeastern Italy, near Rovigo.
E.ON and Self Energy launch energy saving ‘no gain, no fee’ service
One of the ‘big six’ UK energy suppliers E.ON is launching a ‘no gain, no fee’ service to help businesses save energy and reduce emissions.
New map identifies UK’s hydropower hotspots
A new map identifies nearly 26,000 potential sites for hydropower installations around England and Wales that could meet 3% of the country’s 2020 renewable energy target.
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Hawaii wind project to receive $117 million loan from US Government
A 30 MW wind power project in Hawaii is to receive a $117 million loan from the US Government, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on Friday.
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.