Originally published on Solar UK. Solar rates as the most trusted energy source amongst UK consumers with a call to nationalise the energy market. Continued low levels of trust in the UK’s energy industry could be remedied by an increase in Government intervention in the market, according to new analysis … [continued]
Originally published on EnergyPost. By Karel Beckman The EU has set itself a deadline to “complete” the internal energy market by 2014. However, many EU member states have not yet adequately implemented the EU’s energy directives. There is still a lot of scepticsm in Europe about the blessings of a competitive, integrated … [continued]
Originally published on Ecotricity. Green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince believes the Prime Minister is putting the interests of his political party ahead of the interests of his country as the Conservatives promise to block any new onshore windfarms should they win next year’s election. A Conservative Party spokesperson said overnight: … [continued]
Originally published on Renew Economy. New-build wind and solar energy systems can generate electricity for up to 50 per cent cheaper than new nuclear power plants, a German study has found. The research, commissioned by German think tank Agora Energiewende, compares feed-in tariffs for new nuclear in the UK with … [continued]
I’ve written about UK solar schools initiatives for years (see some links on bottom of page). Some have made quite notable progress. However, there are still a lot more British schools without solar power than with it. Now, Abundance Generation has launched a project that allows people to not only donate to … [continued]
The endlessly hyped, next-generation wonder material graphene can apparently be created using nothing but graphite, water, dishwasing detergent, and a kitchen blender — based on recent findings from researchers at Trinity College Dublin. The one-atom thick honeycombed sheets of carbon have a great number of potential applications in renewable energy … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. By Zachary Coffey What do you get when you combine four electric motors, a 30,000 rpm fan and a bar? Why, a jet-powered human of course. The name Dreamscience Propulsion may not mean anything to us but this company, coming out of the UK, is developing a … [continued]
Originally published on Renew Economy. Australian households are almost single-handedly pushing the country towards a clean energy future, spending billions on generating their own electricity and accounting for nearly two thirds of total investment in renewables in Australia in 2013, and virtually all of it in 2014. New global data … [continued]
Originally published on Ecotrictity. Government accused of ignoring own research on energy policy The majority of people in Britain would prefer to live near a wind farm than a fracking site, new YouGov research commissioned by Ecotricity revealed today. When given the choice, 62% said they would rather have a wind … [continued]
Originally published on Ecotricity. Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, has announced that he will be expanding his own powers to call-in and decide planning decisions on renewable energy projects for a further 12 months — essentially right up until the election. The announcement means that he can personally take the final … [continued]
