OECD official’s comments on biofuels “misguided”, says GRFA
Friday, 21 September 2012 REM The biofuels industry has been on the back foot this month, with increasing pressure being exerted on the sector by critics, who argue biofuels increase food prices and are unsustainable. This week, t...
Extreme weather raises boardroom awareness of climate change
Tuesday, 18 September 2012 REM Following increasing incidents of extreme weather events which disrupted business operations and supply chains around the world, climate change has climbed the boardroom agenda, according to the Carbo...
Fundy Ocean Research Center nets $10 million in new funding
Monday, 17 September 2012 REMNova Scotia's Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy has initiated a new, high-tech ocean-monitoring program thanks to $10 million in new funding from the Canadian government and other partners.
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 13/09/2012
Thursday, 13 September 2012 REM • First Solar Beats Chinese by Making Sun Power Predictable Bloomberg • Renewables and District Heating: Eastern Europe Keeps It Warm Renewable Energy World • Canada: N.S. government issues ca...
UK and Canada strengthen collaborative ties at ocean energy conference
Wednesday, 12 September 2012 REM The United Kingdom’s leading expertise and strong international partnerships in the marine energy sector are being embraced as an example to emulate as industry, academia and government from around ...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 04/09/2012
Tuesday, 04 September 2012 REM • Santander Takes 90% Share of $256 Million Australia Wind Farm Bloomberg • Three energy-related bills headed for signing Sacramento Business Journal • Electric vehicles in the Sunshine State:...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 03/09/2012
Saturday, 01 September 2012 REM • Merkel seeks Chinese concessions in solar row EurActiv • Alstom, Toshiba in venture on smart grids MarketWatch • Australia: Solar incentives slashed under new rules Sydney Morning Herald ...
Canada
Reed puts all its energy into new renewables conference
Thursday, 30 August 2012 REMReed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser, has now announced the first All-Energy Canada, which is being held on 2 and 3 October at Exhibition Place, Toronto.
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 27/08/2012
Monday, 27 August 2012 REM • Solar farm plan to mix sheep and electric cells The Star • Planning help for renewable energy launched This is the North Country • Private sector must fund bulk of green energy -EIB Reuters...
Canada
Ontario’s Solar FIT 2.0 rules announced
Thursday, 23 August 2012 REM The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has released the final rules for the "Small FIT" Feed-in-Tariff Program, which affects solar PV systems ranging from 10 to 500 kW in size. According to the rules, the...