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UK solar shows record growth
- 2011-01-07 14:09:56
- Junior Isles
The UK installed solar power generation capacity at a record rate last year, data from the energy regulator Ofgem show.
China announces its power plans
- 2011-01-07 14:08:56
- Junior Isles
China has unveiled a raft of targets for its energy and power sectors, revealing a plan for a rapid increase in power generation.
Iberdrola continuing US wind power progress
- 2010-12-29 14:56:46
- Junior Isles
Iberdrola Renewables has reportedly contracted more than 700 MW of power purchase agreements (PPA) for wind energy products during 2010, and the company is looking forward to possibilities to complete 1000 MW.
US looks to a broader 'clean energy' rather than renewable future
- 2010-12-23 13:28:16
- Junior Isles
The incoming US Congress has its sights on a clean energy standard (CES) that includes clean coal and new nuclear technology rather than a federal renewable electricity standard (RES).
UK government makes proposals for low-carbon power reform
- 2010-12-19 23:09:37
- Junior Isles
The UK government has proposed sweeping power sector overhauls aimed at securing the billions of pounds of investment needed for low-carbon energy.
Australian infrastructure in need of expensive overhaul
- 2010-12-16 19:21:24
- Junior Isles
Australia needs to spend up to $130 billion on new power generation and upgrades to its grid to comply with new climate change policies.
Microgrid systems to gross $1.7 billion by 2016, says report
- 2010-12-16 19:19:42
- Junior Isles
Microgrids are set to gross $1.7 billion by 2016, according to a new report on the sector by Pike Research. Microgrids use smart grid technology to control distributed power generation and energy storage on smaller localised grids, separate from the utility power grid.
Europe to be ‘low-carbon’ powered by 2030
- 2010-12-09 12:42:30
- Junior Isles
Low-carbon power sources should account for around 60 per cent of European electricity production by 2030, says the industry association Eurelectric.
China’s green energy push praised at Cancun
- 2010-12-03 10:15:38
- Junior Isles
“China is responding to climate change on many fronts... [and] its efforts in developing green energy are noteworthy”, according to delegates attending the UN climate change conference in Cancun.
World Bank raises issues with China's renewables progress
- 2010-11-24 14:29:06
- Junior Isles
The World Bank reports that China is making progress in meeting targets to generate 15 per cent of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2020, though it needs to improve and expand hydro generation and deal with inefficiency in its wind-power sector.
