Renewable Energy

Blackfriars Solar Bridge: Solar On The Water

Blackfriars, the world's largest solar bridge; Credit: © Network Rail Energy costs are rising and leaps in technology make renewable power a natural choice for reduction of bills and carbon....

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European Supergrid - the Vision Moves Forward

Offshore wind turbines at Scroby Sands, Great Yarmouth (UK) - Renewable energy image; Credit: © Shutterstock One of the most exciting projects to enhance European energy security and reduce the...

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Helios 1 Spanish solar power plant operational

Parabolic trough solar collectors; Credit: © Abengoa Castilla-La Mancha, Spain: A new solar plant that produces enough energy to power 26,000 households has begun operating in Spain. The first of...

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Solar Day 2012

World Solar Days (solar power plant); Credit: © Earth Times Every year many countries use Solar Day as a time to raise awareness of the many benefits of solar energy,...

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Global Wind Day 2012

Global Wind Day 2012, 15th June - Wind power image; Credit: © Shutterstock Since 2007, 15thJune has been designated Global Wind Day. Starting as a European initiative, it went global...

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Empire State Building saves $2.4million in energy bills

Empire State Building image; Credit: © Shutterstock America's famous Empire State Building has cut its energy usage by $2.4million (£1.5million) more than expected in under a year through a pioneering...

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Wave power generator tested in Black Sea storm

Credit: © Eco Wave Power A medium-sized wave power plant has been successfully tested in storm waters in the Black Sea. The Eco Wave Power (EWP) system, which can generate...

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