Day: 20 May 2015

Coal shutdown creates opportunity for low carbon transition

One of Britain's leading energy experts has used the closure of another UK coal power station to call for a new national energy strategy.

Renewables industry adds one million jobs in 2014

More than 7.7m people around the world are now employed by the renewable energy industry - an 18% increase on last year.

£25m marine power plant launched in Wales

Swedish company Minesto has been awarded a £9.5m EU grant to set up a marine power plant in North Wales.

Renewables projects could be £1.6bn over Government budget

The UK is spending billions of pounds of taxpayer money on 'generous' subsidies for renewable energy which is resulting in a 'significant oversupply' relative to EU renewable targets.

Nestle factory reaches zero-waste milestone

Nestle's largest UK factory has achieved zero-waste-to-landfill and cut emissions by 10%, one year after installing a giant anaerobic digester.

Solar PV is most popular green technology for housing associations

Solar PV panels are the most popular form of green technology for housing associations in the UK, according to a new report from the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Foundation.

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