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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Wind farms: Britain is ‘running out of wind’
Despite the freak gales that battered parts of the country last week, climate experts are warning that many of Britain’s wind farms may soon run out of puff. Statistics suggest that the winds that sweep across the British Isles may … Continue reading
Germany to Phase Out Nuclear Power by 2022
Roadmap for the Energy Revolution The German government has decided to shut down the country’s nuclear plants by 2022. The German government has agreed on a roadmap for phasing out nuclear power. All of the country’s 17 nuclear plants are … Continue reading
Solar to beat coal, nuclear power within five years: GE
Solar power may be cheaper than electricity generated by fossil fuels and nuclear reactors within three to five years because of innovations, said Mark M. Little, the global research director for General Electric Co. “If we can get solar at … Continue reading
Why must UK have to choose between nuclear and renewable energy?
The environment movement is needlessly polarised over nuclear power, with Jonathon Porritt only encouraging this tribalism. Can he explain why he thinks nuclear and renewables can’t co-exist? A windfarm and Hunterston power station in Largs, Scotland. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty … Continue reading
Arab Spring Boosts Dream of Desert Power
DPA A solar plant near Las Vegas. The Arab Spring has raised questions about the future of the Desertec project. Desertec is a multi-billion-dollar energy initiative that hopes to meet Europe’s energy needs with solar power from the Sahara. … Continue reading
Huge solar photovoltaic farm opens in France – big picture
A new photovoltaic park has opened in Les Mées, in the southern department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Spread across 36 acres, the park, built by Belgian firm Enfinity, joins several other plants built on the vast Puimichel plateau. By the end of … Continue reading
Wind forecast upgrade should mean big drop in fossil fuel use
UK’s electricity infrastructure controller now knows where the wind will blow next 87% of the time – potentially saving 1.5GW Wind power should provide a fifth of generating capacity within a decade if EU targets on renewables are met. Photograph: … Continue reading
Solar panels to be fitted in all Japan’s new homes and buildings by 2030
Japan is expected to announce plans to make it compulsory for all new buildings and homes to be fitted with solar panels by 2030. Japan plans to halt nuclear power expansion and focus instead on renewable energy sources Photo: REUTERS … Continue reading
Son eyes solar power plants
Masayoshi Son, president of telecom firm Softbank Corp., is making plans to build around 10 large solar power plants around the country as part of a project that could be worth ¥80 billion, Softbank and local officials said Saturday. Son … Continue reading
Army’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Run Into War-Zone Realities
A much-touted military complex slated to become the main hub for future Afghan security forces is also being looked to as a key proving ground for renewable energy. But two years into its construction, alternative energy plans are running up … Continue reading
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