Archive for October, 2008
UK becomes wind super power
In a speck of good news amidst the gloom, the UK government announced today that Britain has overtaken Denmark to become the world’s biggest producer of offshore wind power. The rise to the top of the global league table follows the construction of a new wind farm off the coast of Skegness, Lincolnshire, which […]
Masdar buys into London Array wind power
E.ON and Masdar have today joined forces to partner in the London Array offshore wind farm project – which, when built, will be the world’s largest offshore scheme. The two partners will also extend their relationship further and intend to work together across a range of potential projects that will complement their existing renewable energy […]
Ballard power signs fuel cell deal with India
Ballard Power Systems, the US listed manufacturer of clean energy fuel cell products, today announced that it has entered into a high volume development and supply agreement, with an affiliate of the ACME Group and IdaTech LLC, to supply net 5kW natural gas fuel cell products. The systems will be deployed by ACME, primarily for […]
Schwarzenegger goes solar to beat downturn
Highlighting California’s programs and policies that are encouraging investment in clean technology and growing green jobs, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today participated in the dedication of Applied Material’s new solar installation project and gave the keynote address at TechNet’s “Growing Green Technology in California” forum.
“It is more important than ever […]
Irish NTR creeps up on California solar project
NTR plc (NTR), a leading international developer and operator in renewable energy and sustainable waste management, today announced that its Phoenix based solar division, Stirling Energy Systems (SES), has successfully achieved “data adequate” status in its application for certification for one of the world’s largest solar facilities, by the Californian Energy Commission (CEC).
Data adequacy is […]
Vattenfall acquires wind power group AMEC
Vattenfall AB, the fifth largest electricity generator in Europe, today announced the acquisition of 100% of AMEC Wind Energy Limited (‘AMEC Wind’), a major UK developer of commercial wind farms for cash consideration of around 126.6 million GBP (equalling about 1.6 billion SEK or 160 million EUR). This move positions Vattenfall to further expand its […]
Centrica acquires Solar Technologies
Centrica plc, the owner of British Gas, today announced that it has acquired Solar Technologies Group Limited (”Solar Technologies”) for £2.8 million in cash (including the repayment of debt). The acquisition will enable British Gas to install solar photovoltaic (PV) technology1 in the UK and will build on its aim of becoming the leading provider […]
Gas plasma power seeking sites
Advanced Plasma Power, the Swindon based power from waste company, is looking for commercial UK sites for its gas plasma technology. The company says it can generate clean, renewable energy from household waste that has hitherto been destined for landfill. Their technology is used to process waste which cannot be recycled and vaporises it […]
Roll out the Green Carpet for Carbon Cutter documentary
Cannes, Hollywood, Venice – we’ve all seen the red carpet but at the University of East Anglia next week, three student movie stars will walk along a green carpet of real turf as they take their seats for the premiere of the Carbon Cutters documentary. Carbon Connections, the low carbon investment body based at […]
Paint on solar panels ideal for UK weather
Dr Dave Worsley of the Materials Research Centre at the University of Swansea is investigating ways of painting solar cells onto the flexible steel surfaces commonly used for cladding buildings. “We have been collaborating with the steel industry for decades,” explains Dr Worsely, “but have tended to focus our attention on improving the long-term […]
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