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Renewable Energy

Report: Britain could lead world on marine power

Report: Britain could lead world on marine power

Committee says the country must not miss out an opportunity to take share of £340bn industry.

Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies

Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies

Energy efficiency and renewable power are big winners as fossil fuel subsidies and carbon capture funding cut.

Europe hits 1 million jobs in renewable energy but discontent remains

Europe hits 1 million jobs in renewable energy but discontent remains

New report shows industry is worth €127bn to the EU yet opposition to clean energy remains.

2011: EU installs record high of renewable power

2011: EU installs record high of renewable power

New report from the European Wind Energy Association found that renewable power installation account for 71.3% of new energy capacity in 2011.

Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough

Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough

New discovery means ethanol can be produced from seaweed, sparing food crops.

BP: Renewables growing but fossil fuels to dominate until 2030

BP: Renewables growing but fossil fuels to dominate until 2030

Renewables and nuclear to grow faster than any single fossil fuel but gas will take leading role.

COMMENT: Don't be selective with energy statistics

COMMENT: Don’t be selective with energy statistics

Energy is a commodity like no other. Both sides of the debate should ensure their statistics represent that fact.

WWF: Offshore wind is crucial part of the solution

WWF: Offshore wind is crucial part of the solution

Nick Molho, Head of Energy Policy at WWF-UK explains why a balanced energy future needs offshore wind.

Clean energy investment soars but government support slides away

Clean energy investment soars but government support slides away

$260 billion spent on clean energy in 2010 but renewables policy support is flagging.

Ban Ki-moon: Sustainable energy for all is achievable

Ban Ki-moon: Sustainable energy for all is achievable

UN Secretary-General says energy choices key to security, development and environmental challenges.

Comment: Why wind is not the answer

Comment: Why wind is not the answer

Jean-Pierre Huguet of the European Platform Against Wind tells us why wind is not the future for energy security in Europe.

Maria McCaffery: 2012 the year for wind to fly

Maria McCaffery: 2012 the year for wind to fly

All the pieces are in place for wind power to establish itself as the key technology for clean energy writes Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of RenewableUK.

Arnie tells Republicans not to be “narrow minded” over Solyndra

Arnie tells Republicans not to be “narrow minded” over Solyndra

Panel including Governator, Sir Richard Branson and IPPC chief Pachauri meets standing Californian Governor Jerry Brown to debate climate change.

Facebook signs clean energy pact with Greenpeace

Facebook signs clean energy pact with Greenpeace

Web giant will pursue renewable power sources for data centres and ramp up research into energy efficiency.

The Thanet Offshore wind farm

World’s largest offshore wind farm secures £150m in funding

European Investment Bank throws weight behind UK’s Thanet Offshore project.

China's economy is growing by around 9% per year

Analysis: China’s dilemma in Durban

Ajay Gambhir, Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College, analyses China’s negotiating positions ahead of COP17.

A petrol pump

Report: Biofuel investment better than electric vehicles for meeting renewable energy transport targets

Study calls for extra funding in domestic UK biofuel production to ensure EU road and rail cuts are achieved.

A farm of onshore Vestas turbines in Portugal (Source: Vestas)

Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report

Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources

Solar panels at dusk

UPDATED: Solar industry lobby to march on UK parliament as legal action looms

Group plans to march on UK Parliament five days before COP17 to protest against cuts in solar feed-in-tariffs.

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu

US Energy Secretary: Compete in clean energy race or wave the white flag

America must invest in its renewable energy market or face missing out on a $240bn opportunity, US energy secretary Steven Chu has told a conference in Washington

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