Wind Power To Nudge 200GW In 2010
According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the world’s installed wind power capacity should reach close to 200 GW by the end of this year.
Northern Ireland Eyes 40% Renewable Energy Target
Northern Ireland is considering an ambitious target of 40% renewables sourced electricity by 2020.
Feed In Tariffs Driving Massive Global Solar PV Growth
For those with serious investment in the progress of the solar energy industry – be it financial or just a hope for a more renewable energy focused future – the results of a new study from the Earth Policy Institute must come as very welcome news indeed.
California Boosts Renewable Energy Target
California upped its renewable energy target last week, boosting it to 33% by 2020.
300MW Offshore Wind Farm Opened
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, situated off England’s south east coast, was officially opened last week.
Solar Cells Taking A Leaf From Plants
A team from North Carolina State University have developed a type of solar photovoltaic “leaf” cell that mimics a plant’s photosynthesis process.
Australia’s Climate Change Minister Signals Possible Carbon Tax
Labor’s Climate Change Minister Greg Combet caused a storm of controversy after opening the door to a possible carbon tax on industry during an interview on the ABC’s 7.30 Report last night.
Solar Powered, Hemp Bodied Electric Car – Now That’s Green
Automakers have finally seemed to come to terms with the fact that green is the new black. One has gone so far as using a different sort of green in the body of an electric car – hemp – and it’s stirring up quite a buzz.
Major EU Renewable Energy Forum In October
The future direction of renewable energy deployment and funding in Europe will be discussed by government ministers and energy industry heavyweights during a three-day alternative energy forum to be held in London next month.
New Life For Electric Car Batteries – Renewable Energy Storage
The mass uptake of electric cars looks to be finally about to occur; but what to do with old batteries from the vehicles once they have reached the end of their serviceable life?
