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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Wind power quest faces stability, regulatory hurdles
Like steady breeze and ideal sites, utilities’ commitment also eludes MINAMIAWAJI, Hyogo Pref. — Southern Awaji Island is technically in Hyogo Prefecture. But its location — within sight of Shikoku just across the Inland Sea — bright sunshine, and strong … Continue reading
Solar Venture Misses Loan Deadline
First SolarA rendering of the solar farm envisioned by First Solar in San Luis Obispo County in California. The manufacturer First Solar says it will not be able to meet a Sept. 30 deadline to receive a federal loan … Continue reading
Despite headwinds, solar energy making progress, advocates say
Bright future: Rows of solar panels cover the roof of Solar Frontier’s plant in Kunitomi, Miyazaki Prefecture. ERIC JOHNSTON PHOTOS POWERING THE FUTURE Finishing touches: Workers process solar panels on the assembly line in Solar Frontier’s Miyazaki Prefecture plant. KUNITOMI, … Continue reading
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Delay to green subsidies puts renewable energy investment in doubt
Government puts back Renewables Obligation Certificate reforms, leaving investors unable to commit to green projects Ongoing delays to subsidy reform is hindering the UK’s ability to meet its renewable energy targets. Photograph: Alamy Investment in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure … Continue reading
Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.
Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain. Kelly LaDuke for The New York Times John and Susan Stanton, … Continue reading
Scottish and Southern Energy abandons nuclear plans for wind
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has confirmed it will withdraw from plans to develop nuclear power, deciding that wind farms provide a better investment. Green groups welcomed SSE’s decision to abandon nuclear in favour of wind Photo: Alamy The utility … Continue reading
What are bioenergy and biofuels – and are they a good idea?
Biodiesel can be used as a diesel substitute and is made from recycled cooking oil. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Bioenergy describes any energy source based on biological matter – everything from an dung cooking fire or a biomass power station … Continue reading
Solar power boom put at risk by rigid caps on budget, says industry
Head of trade body warns almost none of next year’s £161m budget for feed-in-tariffs is left for new installations Almost all of next year’s solar budget is allocated to existing installations. Photograph: Bloomberg via Getty Images The fledgling boom in … Continue reading
Solar Installations Rise, but Manufacturing Declines
Solar Energy Industries AssociationSolar installations in the United States in 2010 and the first two quarters of 2011. Economies of scale make it easier for nonresidential buildings to foot the cost. Installations of solar panels are still expanding in … Continue reading
Orkney Islands provide a glimpse of a renewable future
Cutting-edge wave and tidal technology is regenerating island communities, bringing new jobs and new skills Atlantis’s AK-1000 tidal energy turbine is loaded onto a barge to be shipped to a test site off Orkney. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images The … Continue reading
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