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Renewables results in UK regions
A government survey of energy trends in the UK has revealed that Scotland generates twice as much wind energy as England. The quarterly survey, published by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform throws up a number of interesting statistics in relation to renewables in the UK. {pagebreak} And while Scotland has greater renewables… Read more »
Top Spanish renewable energy firms move in on burgeoning US market
Spain’s leading renewable energy firms have visited California this week to help meet the State’s surging demand for renewable energy. Spanish companies have committed more than US$5 billion to the US market this year alone, and delegates have met with major utilities, economic development officials, legislators, regulators, private firms and the Governor regarding further investment… Read more »
Wind farm offer bucks shares trend
Shares in a Scottish wind farm have exceeded market expectations, raising more than £1.25 million of investment. The Great Glen Wind Farm Co-op share offer closed recently, and delighted investors by surpassing its target by more than five times. The scheme is being run by Energy4All, a not-for-profit company set up to spearhead community-owned renewable… Read more »
Internet giant gets in on renewables act
Search engine leader Google has outlined a plan for the United States to cut its reliance on fossil fuels by 2030. The California-based company has called for a big push in wind, solar and geothermal power to largely replace fossil fuels. Hybrid and electric cars would also get a major boost. {pagebreak} Eric Schmidt, Google’s… Read more »
World bank gives US$2.7b for renewable energy
The World Bank Group’s funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes has increased by a massive 87% in the last year, it has recently been revealed. A statement by the Bank said $2.7b was used to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency commitments for the year ending 30 June 2008. {pagebreak} The funding includes… Read more »
Credit crunch shortfall warning for renewables
Senior bankers have warned the renewable energy sector of a €21 billion shortfall in debt finance by 2020 following the credit crisis and a brake on lending. European wind and solar power projects drew 18 billion euros investment in 2007 and needed about 85 billion euros annually by 2020 to meet EU targets, said Tanja… Read more »
Phoenix Solar AG Introduces Solyndra Solar Panels to the European Market
Phoenix Solar AG Introduces SolyndraTM Solar Panels to the European Market • The new shape of solar electricity• Innovative thin-film module for flat rooftops {pagebreak} Sulzemoos 07/10/2008 / One of the solar industry’s best kept secrets has been unveiled. Photovoltaic solar system manufacturer Solyndra, Inc., headquartered in Fremont, California U.S.A., today announced its unique CIGS-based… Read more »
Energise change for power energy solutions
Only central government commitment to renewable energy adoption will prevent a UK-wide energy crisis, a top managements consultant has said. David Hughes, utilities practice director at ABeam Consulting, said the skyrocketing price of oil means it is ‘not feasible’ to rely on fossil fuels in the long term. {pagebreak} “Global warming makes matters worse, pushing… Read more »
Agreement on PV demand levels for the next decade
Photovoltaic energy could provide 12% of European electricity demand by 2020, a conference has heard. More than 4,000 scientists and 750 companies gathered in Valencia recently to present significant innovations in the field of solar photovoltaic energy to EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. {pagebreak} The industry unanimously agreed that the evolution of solar photovoltaic… Read more »
Support pledged for expanded UK nuclear industry
Despite calls for more investment in renewables and clean energy, UK business minister John Hutton has pledged ‘maximum support’ for new nuclear power stations in the UK. At the first meeting of the Government’s new Nuclear Development Forum Mr Hutton said that energy from new nuclear generators is indispensable for keeping the UK’s lights on,… Read more »
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Precision technology that shapes the future: stoba at the Precision Fair 2024
(Backnang, 18.10.2024) From November 13 to 14, 2024, stoba will be presenting its broad range of services as a global technology partner in the field of precision technology at the Precision Fair in s’-Hertogenbosch (NL). Interested parties are invited to present their technological challenges to the company – at the event and beyond. For over 60 years,… Read more »
ENG8 achieves another global first in the race for fusion energy – a self-powering fusion reactor producing excess electricity.
Catalysed fusion specialists at ENG8 International have confirmed the results of the recent independent validation of its EnergiCell®, conducted by world-renowned LENR (low energy nuclear reactions) expert Dr Jean-Paul Biberian. The validation showed that the system can be self-powering and export net electricity. Dr Jean-Paul Biberian said: “We can consider that the device can operate… Read more »
Photon Energy Expands Romanian IPP Portfolio to Over 50 MWp
The Company has completed and grid-connected an additional power plant in Romania with a generation capacity of 3.2 MWp located near Sărulești in Călărași County. The Sărulești power plant is Group’s thirteenth Romanian photovoltaic asset, bringing the total capacity of its Romanian portfolio to 51.6 MWp. The total annual production of the power plant is… Read more »
Meet FIFISH E-MASTER: Redefining Advanced Underwater Inspections, Measurements, and Surveys
QYSEA Technology announces the launch of its next-generation compact ROV, the FIFISH E-MASTER, tailored for marine professionals. Equipped with advanced sensors and sonar systems, the E-MASTER enhances operational efficiency and reliability for marine professionals in key industries including civil infrastructure, maritime shipping, offshore energy, underwater surveillance, and subsea explorations. Real-time & Offline Smart Measurements… Read more »
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
17th October 2024 – The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs…. Read more »
Solar leader welcomes Industrial Strategy while asserting it’s time to ‘meet ambition with action’
Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a leading solar authority has asserted that – while sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction – it’s crucial that ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on Monday 14th October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first… Read more »
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