New technology multiplies the potential for marine energy
Monday, 06 May 2013 REM By Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto Marine energy – for instance energy from tidal and ocean currents – is the ‘best of the best’ amongst green energy sources: it has the greatest potential (in t...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 6/05/2013
Monday, 06 May 2013 REM • Renewable energy is cheaper than imported gas and oil Eco-Business • Renewable energy support stirs in Russia hydrogen Fuel News • Climate Change Milestone Demands Shift To Renewable EnergyC...
Canada
Canadian scientists develop new energy storage solution
Monday, 29 April 2013 Robin WhitlockInexpensive process uses rust as a catalyst for capturing energy from wind and solar through the electrolysis of water
Brazil
Anglo-Brazilian joint venture to build ethanol production plant
Thursday, 25 April 2013 Robin WhitlockTMO Renewables and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Brazil’s first second generation bioethanol production facility in Sao Paulo state.
Pointed questions on table of next World Energy Congress
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 Dan McCue The 2013 World Energy Congress Organizing Committee has announced some of the significant program topics that will be discussed by leading figures in the energy sector at its upcoming gathering, which...
Innotech Solar to showcase new black solar module at Intersolar
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 REMThe Scandinavian-German solar module manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) will be presenting its new photovoltaic module, DesignBlack, at Intersolar 2013.
India
Indian government seeking German cooperation on grid integration
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 Robin WhitlockIndia’s 12th Five Year Plan proposal aims to add 30GW to the country’s capacity
Denmark
Copenhagen aims to be 100% carbon neutral by 2025
Monday, 22 April 2013 Robin WhitlockCopenhagen is making a bid to be the world’s first totally carbon neutral capital
National Trust invests £3.5 million to put clean energy at the heart of conservation
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REMAn ambitious plan to provide clean energy to 43 of its historic properties was launched today by the National Trust in conjunction with green electricity supplier Good Energy.
A key to mass extinctions could boost food, bio-fuel production
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REM hydrogen sulfide, the pungent stuff often referred to as sewer gas, is a deadly substance implicated in several mass extinctions, including one at the end of the Permian period 251 million years ago t...