Britain seeks loophole in EU green energy targets
Features
Britain is seeking to change the rules governing renewable energy targets to make it easier for the UK to fulfil its commitment to promote clean energy, the Guardian has learned.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: March 29, 2008
Cautious welcome for Brown's green vision
Features
Green campaigners and the renewables industry welcomed Gordon Brown's speech today outlining his vision to make Britain a low carbon nation and recommitting Britain to the European target to generate 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020, but they urged the prime minister to back his words with urgent action.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: November 20, 2007
Renewable energy expansion
News
HgCapital's Renewable Power Partners Fund has invested in three Spanish solar photovoltaic (PV) plants as part of plans to expand its European renewable energy portfolio.
Source: The Engineer
Date Published: March 27, 2009
Renewable energy boosts North West
News
A £2.3m Low Carbon Market Development Programme has been launched by the Northwest Regional Development Agency to boost renewable energy technologies in the North West of England.
Source: The Engineer
Date Published: October 09, 2009
Renewables recognition
News
Technology developed by BAE Systems to overcome the impact of wind turbines on radar systems has received a commendation from the Renewable Energy Association.
Source: The Engineer
Date Published: June 17, 2009
UK accused of 'sabotaging' Europe's green energy plans
Features
Britain has been accused of trying to wreck Europe's plan to tackle climate change by lobbying to remove aviation from renewable energy targets. Leaked documents from the council of the European Union show that the UK is exerting strong pressure on other EU governments. The argument being used is that biofuels made from plants or algae will not be ready for use as commercial aviation fuel until after 2020.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: September 26, 2008
Environment Agency chairman urges government to launch 'green new deal'
Features
Lord Smith, the former cabinet minister and chairman of the Environment Agency, will today call on the government to follow US President-elect Barack Obama and launch a multi-billion pound "green new deal" to boost clean energy and create jobs.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: November 24, 2008
