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WWEA announces support for EcoGen 2010
Wed, 10 March 2010
The World Wind Energy Association has joined a host of leading clean energy organisations in support of EcoGen 2010, the premier clean energy industry event of 2010.
ETS can work: MIT report
Mon, 8 March 2010
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Environment Policy Research Centre has released a report on emissions trading schemes, claiming that they can be effective in reducing emissions without having a significant economic impact.
Petratherm España signs geothermal deal
Wed, 3 March 2010
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Spanish branch of Australian company Petratherm, Petratherm España, and Italian company Enel Green Power.
Global wind grows 31 per cent
Mon, 8 February 2010
The world’s wind power capacity grew by 31 per cent in 2009, according to statistics released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Solar lighting to help Haiti relief efforts
Mon, 1 February 2010
Solar lighting will be installed in earthquake-ravaged Haiti in a bid to strengthen relief efforts.
Offshore wind gathers force in Europe
Thu, 21 January 2010
European offshore wind installations have increased by 54 per cent in the last year, and are expected to have increased by 75 per cent by 2010, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off
Lessons from windy Scotland
EcoGeneration — January/February 2010
Australia has some of the best wind resources in the world, yet wind energy accounts for less than 0.4 per cent of electricity generated for public use. For Australia to increase its wind energy capacity as part of its Renewable Energy Target, it needs to be innovative and look to successful examples in other countries.
US develops tiny solar cells
Mon, 11 January 2010
Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, United States, have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic (PV) cells that could widen the scope of solar energy collection.
Scotland tests new wave energy technology
Fri, 8 January 2010
A new form of wave energy technology is undergoing demonstration off the Atlantic shores of Scotland's Orkney Isles.
Declaration signed for north seas offshore grid
Mon, 4 January 2010
A political declaration has been signed on the North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative, for the construction of an offshore wind energy grid in the North and North West Seas.
World wind energy expert on board for EcoGen 2010
Mon, 21 December 2009
The Hon. Peter Rae AO, Senior Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association and keynote speaker at EcoGen 2010, has said that Australia must reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.
COP15 reaches an accord
Mon, 21 December 2009
The The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen has resulted in a political accord between a limited number of developing and developed nations, rather than a legally binding agreement.
100 MW solar power plant for Jiayuguan City, China
Fri, 18 December 2009
Chinese solar company Solarfun has signed an agreement to build a 100 MW solar power plant in Jiayuguan City.
Solar manufacturing facility planned for Canada
Wed, 16 December 2009
Canadian Solar Inc. is commencing a site selections and approvals process to establish a 200 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Ontario.
Copenhagen pledges must be raised says IEA
Wed, 16 December 2009
The International Energy Association (IEA) says that pledges being discussed at the Copenhagen Climate Conference “fall short” of what is needed to stave off dangerous global warming.
RIRDC: Bioenergy needs sustainability framework
Tue, 15 December 2009
The Australian Government’s Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has released a report on the bioenergy industry, recommending the development of a bioenergy sustainability framework.
Cities and towns can lead the way in clean-teach, says IEA report
Wed, 9 December 2009
The International Energy Association (IEA) has released a report showing how cities and towns are successfully deploying renewable energy.
COP15 organisers still hopeful for climate success
Tue, 8 December 2009
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP15), has been opened with messages of optimism and determination from its organisers.
IEA releases World Energy Outlook paper
Tue, 8 December 2009
The International Energy Association (IEA) has released its annual flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook 2009 (WEO-2009), which stresses low-carbon technology as a solution to climate change in the lead up to the United Nations Copenhagen Climate summit.
US to offer 17 per cent emissions target by 2020
Thu, 26 November 2009
United States President Barrack Obama will propose an emissions reduction target of 17 per cent below 2005 levels by 2020, in line with proposed US energy and climate legislation.
China and US agree to co-operate on climate, but legally binding treaty unlikely at COP15
Wed, 18 November 2009
China and the United States have agreed to expand co-operation on climate change, energy and the environment, however, leaders at the recent APEC summit agreed a legally binding treaty will not be reached at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15).
The winding road to Copenhagen
EcoGeneration — November/December 2009
With little time left for formal negotiations, can the world come together in Copenhagen and deliver a new climate change deal in December 2009? The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnerships South East Asia Regional Director Eva Oberender takes a look at the path to Copenhagen, and the work still to be done.
Clean energy source that could make you go green
Wed, 18 November 2009
American electric utility Green Mountain Power has partnered with a farm in the United States to convert cow manure to electricity.
All-Energy conference calls for an all energy solution
EcoGeneration — November/December 2009
The All-Energy Australia conference, which was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 7–8 October, attracted over 1,750 visitors, and provided a lively and dynamic forum for the discussion of all facets of the global energy future.
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