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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.
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.
UK nuclear programme faces criticism
The UK Government needs to commit to backing a long-term nuclear future and stop procrastinating, says the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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Scotland launches plan to become world leader in carbon capture
The Scottish Government yesterday published a plan aiming to make the region a world leader in carbon capture and storage.
US backs carbon capture and storage projects
The US Department of Energy is backing two post-combustion carbon capture and storage demonstration projects in Texas and Virginia.
US firms to share $40 million to develop next generation nuclear power
US firms Westinghouse Electric Co. and General Atomics are to share $40 million from the Department of Energy to develop next generation nuclear plants.
E.ON and Self Energy launch energy saving ‘no gain, no fee’ service
One of the ‘big six’ UK energy suppliers E.ON is launching a ‘no gain, no fee’ service to help businesses save energy and reduce emissions.
New map identifies UK’s hydropower hotspots
A new map identifies nearly 26,000 potential sites for hydropower installations around England and Wales that could meet 3% of the country’s 2020 renewable energy target.
Hawaii wind project to receive $117 million loan from US Government
A 30 MW wind power project in Hawaii is to receive a $117 million loan from the US Government, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on Friday.