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UK consortium to develop ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from waste
The UK’s Carbon Trust is bringing together a consortium of businesses to develop commercially viable ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from municipal and wood waste.
UK Government plans new wave in marine energy
The UK Government yesterday outlined its strategy for the development of marine energy, which it says could generate enough power for 15 million homes and save 70 million tonnes of CO2 by 2050.
UK’s Crown Estate to announce marine power winners
The Crown Estate, which owns the seabed around the UK, is set to announce today which companies have been granted the go ahead to develop marine energy in the waters around Pentland Firth and Orkney.
E.ON and ScottishPower win funding for UK carbon capture trial
E.ON’s Kingsnorth plans and ScottishPower’s Longannet power station have made it through to the last two of the UK Government’s £1 billion carbon capture and storage competition.
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UK amends building regulations to improve energy efficiency
The UK Government has issued amended building regulations, which will come into force in October this year, to improve the energy efficiency of new and refurbished homes.
Germany launches electric car trial in Rhine-Ruhr region
Businesses and research organisations in Germany are joining forces to trial 150 electric vehicles in the Rhine-Ruhr commuter belt.
UK low-carbon market bucks trends to reach £112 billion in 2009
The UK low-carbon market bucked trends last year to grow 4.3% to £112 billion, according to the UK Trade & Investment.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy signs up to developments in Poland and Italy
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, the alliance formed between GE and Hitachi in 2007, has announced plans to pursue developments of new nuclear power in Poland and Italy.
UK scrappage scheme cuts vehicle emissions
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the UK fell by the largest margin ever last year driven by the Government scrappage scheme and the recession, according to new figures.
SunEdison to build Europe’s largest solar power plant in Italy
US division of MEMC Electronic Materials, SunEdison, today announced that is has got the go ahead to build Europe’s largest photovoltaic solar power plant in northeastern Italy, near Rovigo.