80 percent of Irish population support wind power survey finds
Friday, 29 March 2013 Robin WhitlockIrish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) welcomes results of poll revealing strong support for wind turbines in Ireland
REA welcomes government energy bill analysis
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 Robin Whitlock A renewable economy could deliver up to 400,000 diverse Jobs across the country by 2020 as well as ensuring greater price stability and national energy security says the Renewable Energy Association (...
UK budget fails to impress green business and the renewable energy sector
Thursday, 21 March 2013 Robin Whitlock“A 20th century budget for a 21st century economy” says Greenpeace in reaction to the Chancellors tax breaks for polluters and meagre interest in the green economy
REA publishes first ever renewable industry confidence survey
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 Robin WhitlockThe findings confirm that the government’s Energy Bill remains a cause for concern
Brechfa Forest West wind farm given planning permission
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 Robin WhitlockRWE Npower expects the project to generate enough power for up to 39,700 homes while providing 224 Jobs during each year of construction
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 11/03/2013
Monday, 11 March 2013 REM • Israel, US Scientists to Collaborate on Renewable Energy Israel National News • Piyasvasti supports higher renewable energy portion National Multimedia • Investors rush to complete renewable...
Algae biomass survey shows increased support for the sector
Thursday, 07 March 2013 Robin WhitlockA new survey by the US Algae Biomass Organisation (AGO) shows that the industry is expecting increased production in 2013 alongside price competitiveness with fossil fuels by 2020
Renewable Energy, you are not alone with opposition to projects
Thursday, 07 March 2013 Al Maiorino Renewable energy projects are constantly being stalled due to opposition within communities, or the NIMBY (“not in my backyard”) phenomenon. Though renewable energy projects face opposition, these...
OCI Solar Power set to break ground on largest solar facility in Texas
Monday, 04 March 2013 Dan McCue OCI Solar Power will break ground tomorrow morning on the 41 MW Alamo 1 Solar Farm, the first phase of the company's power purchase agreement with CPS Energy, a municipal utility, that will bring 400 ...
REA welcomes Ed Davey’s support for biofuels in Europe
Monday, 04 March 2013 Robin Whitlock“A one-size-fits-all approach is not helpful” the UK Energy Secretary has told the European Energy Council in Brussels