European biofuels industry unites against EU land use proposals
Thursday, 25 April 2013 Robin WhitlockBiofuels industries urge European governments to oppose damaging and unscientific ILUC proposals
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.
IBM collaboration aims to make a PV system that could power the Earth
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 Robin WhitlockA High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal system could harness the energy of 2000 suns
Spain
Gamesa to manufacture Spain’s first ever offshore wind turbine
Monday, 22 April 2013 Robin WhitlockGamesa has shipped the components for its 5MW marine turbine to the Canary Islands thus beginning the process of erecting the first Spanish offshore wind turbine
Peugeot launches new electric van
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin WhitlockThe motor giant has announced the launch of an electric version of its successful ‘Partner’ van which will be on sale in the UK from 23rd May 2013
Britain must enhance its EV market says IPPR
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin Whitlock The Left-leaning think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned that demand for electric vehicles (EV’s) has fallen behind the rest of the world despite 30 new types scheduled for...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 15/04/2013
Monday, 15 April 2013 REM • Saudi Arabia hopes to export solar electricity to Europe Reuters • Poland government backs energy law changes as EU fines loomReuters • Is 70 Percent Renewable Power Possible? Portugal Just ...
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 12/04/2013
Friday, 12 April 2013 REM • Alberta Looks at Renewable Energy Amid Push for Keystone Bloomberg • Wind farms on University Land contribute to renewable energy, give back to UTDaily Texan • EU Signals Shift In Europe’s...
University of Salford to launch new solar power research facility
Friday, 12 April 2013 Robin WhitlockThe £400,000 facility will offer free consultancy and R&D as well as a space for testing new designs and configurations
Europe
Proposed new EU maritime planning law welcomed by EWEA
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Thursday, 11 April 2013 Robin WhitlockMember states sharing a sea basin will have to work together to plan the use of the sea according to a proposed new European Commission directive