Day: 12 January 2015

Wave energy ‘could be cheaper than solar and wind’

Large-scale wave energy is comparatively more reliable, consistent and potentially cheaper than other forms of energy generation, including wind power.

EFRA report response: Government must see waste as opportunity not cost

The waste and resources industry has condemned a 'disappointing' Government response to a report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) which criticised Defra for 'stepping back' from waste.

Opening bell for UK’s largest crowd-funded wind project

UK wind specialist Earthmill has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise a record £2.5m to finance 10 new wind turbines across Britain.

Oil price crash: What it means for the renewables industry

On 20 June 2014, the price of crude oil stood at $115 a barrel. On 12 January 2015, the price has crashed to $48 a barrel, leading commentators - including Sir Richard Branson - to suggest clean energy will be damaged as suppliers abandon renewables in favour of cheap oil.

Solarcentury chairman Jeremy Leggett succeeded by Philip Comberg

Green energy entrepreneur, environmental campaigner and founder of Solarcentury Jeremy Leggett has stepped down from his role as non-executive chairman of the renewables company.

CHPA becomes ADE to support decentralised energy system

The Combined Heat and Power Association (CHPA) will be renamed the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) to reflect the UK's transition towards user-led, local energy.

Carbon Trust continues marine energy investment drive with yield optimisation partnership

The Carbon Trust is working with consultancy firm Frazer-Nash to gain a better understanding of energy yield and uncertainty assessment across the wave and tidal energy industries in a bid to drive investment.

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