Day: 8 October 2014

Cutting Costs: The energy potential of UK commercial rooftops

Welcome to this study on the potential cost savings commercial rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) offers to UK plc. The case for commercial rooftop solar PV has so far rested primarily on the green credentials of the technology. The lack of a definitive case for short-term return on investment on the capital costs of installing rooftop PV has been a barrier to widespread uptake.

Party Conference round-up: What are the big green ideas?

While the party leaders themselves gave climate change a short shrift at their respective conferences, a closer look at the environmental 'problems and solutions posed by the 'big three' political parties reveals the true extent of their green ambitions.

Lib Dem Conference: “It’s not green crap to us,” says Clegg

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has brought the party conference season to a close by insisting that a sustainable environment "will remain at the heart of the Liberal Democrats' vision for Britain's future".

EU urged to agree ‘robust 2030 climate goals’

Tesco, Kingfisher and Shell are among a group of big businesses and environmental organisations that are pushing EU leaders to lay out a clear 2030 energy and climate policy framework.

Britain’s largest community wind-farm secures £11m funding

The Beinn Ghrideag Community Wind Farm on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland has been deemed a 'breakthrough project for community energy' after receiving £11m of funding from Santander.

New clothing design award launched to scale-up sustainable fashion

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is putting sustainable fashion in the spotlight with the announcement of a new award which celebrates designers that can reduce the environmental impact of clothes.

Global solar market ‘could hit 200GW by year-end’

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations set up during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2014 are expected to exceed 19.5GW, pushing combined international PV operation towards the 200GW mark.

Five waste disposal reforms to create EU circular economy

The European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services (FEAD) has published its six-year strategy for achieving a circular economy throughout Europe.

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