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A Nobel Prize for Renewable Energy
What better way to raise awareness of the issues surrounding depleting oil and global warming, and the role our oil- and coal-driven economy plays in both than to create the buzz of a Nobel Prize? I cannot think of a more urgent, global need than weaning away from the hydro-carbon economy and yet even Al … Continue reading
Renewable energy startups benefit from low cost licensing opportunity
Green Technology: Renewable energy startups benefit from low cost licensing opportunity Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Artificial leaf uses solar to generate hydrogen for fuel cell power | Main | Solar and wind power adoption based on technology readiness » Renewable energy startups benefit from … Continue reading
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Legislation Introduced in the Senate
“The Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC) supports the legislation introduced by Senator Murkowski. MHK could provide ten percent of the present U.S. electricity consumption, and the measures in this legislation are essential for moving the industry towards commercialization,” said Sean O’Neill, OREC’s President. “This legislation offers a path forward to help realize a clean energy … Continue reading
CCS and renewable projects bid for EU funding
A total of 14 projects based in the UK have applied for funding through the EU’s New Entrant Reserve scheme, it has been announced. The fund is worth between ?4.5 billion (£3.8 billion) and ?9 billion and will provide support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable projects throughout Europe. Of the 14, nine … Continue reading
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Green Technology: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Jordache Enterprises Uses Solar for Electricity and Hot Water | Main | New Jersey and Pennsylvania will focus on sustainability » National Renewable Energy Laboratory After building a very efficient building in Boulder, Colorado, … Continue reading
Boreal Renewable Energy Development measures Manhattan breezes with Second Wind technology
On behalf of partner Williams Building Company, a full-service construction firm based in South Yarmouth, Mass., Boreal is assessing wind speed and direction for possible wind turbine placement on the roof of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York City. The assessment will also help determine the optimal location for the turbines.The VA Medical … Continue reading
New Record for German Renewable Energy in 2010
The conservative government of Chancellor Angela Merkel, struggling to stay ahead of public attitudes toward nuclear power in the run-up to regional elections, issued its annual report on the contribution of renewable energy to the German energy market in 2010.Wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, solar cells, and biogas digesters now provide nearly 17% of Germany’s electricity.Meanwhile, … Continue reading
Germans Push for More Renewable Energy; Offshore Wind To Benefit
Under the plan, the Economics Ministry would use its fast-track powers to expedite the approval process for building transmission routes, among other planned measures. To date, one of the main obstacles of upgrading Germany’s network to carry energy generated by solar and wind has been the country’s patchwork approval process.Currently, the responsibility is shared between … Continue reading
UK fifth top renewable investment country in the world
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. The UK has been ranked as the fifth most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investment, the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices by Ernst and Young … Continue reading
Renewable R&D base coming to Scotland
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. A new renewable research and development (R&D) base is to be created in Scotland, with the possibility of a new manufacturing site for offshore wind turbines. In a further … Continue reading