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- IEA: Low-carbon plans to cause gas glut Fri, 6 Nov 09, 9:42pmAgency predicts greater investment in nuclear and renewables will reduce European reliance on Russia. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment NetworkImprovements in energy efficiency and wider deployment...
- MIT's 'chameleon' tiles promise to slash building energy use Wed, 14 Oct 09, 8:38pmColour-changing technology could turn buildings white when it is hot, helping to reflect more of the sun's energy. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment NetworkAnyone with even a passing knowledge of physics...
- Australia to launch trades in renewables certificates Fri, 9 Oct 09, 1:08amTrading for renewable energy certificates will start next month with carbon credits following in 2010. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment NetworkThe Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said it will...
- UK's first 'island' micro grid goes live in Wales Wed, 9 Sep 09, 10:36pmFrom the Ecologist, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- London turns 3,500 traffic lights 'green' Wed, 19 Aug 09, 10:21pmTraffic lights at 300 junctions across London are to be made permanently 'green' after the mayor yesterday announced plans to install energy-saving LEDs at 3,500 traffic lights...
- Q-Cells to lay off 500 staff as solar price slumps Mon, 17 Aug 09, 8:29pmFrom BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- How do you solve a problem like the Nimbys? Thu, 30 Jul 09, 8:59pmThe familiar pattern of wind farm objections, Nimby protests, planning difficulties, and investment set backs have returned to the UK this week. By James Murray, from BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- Infrastructure woes hamper China wind farms' push for profitability Mon, 27 Jul 09, 9:27pmRapid build-out of capacity has caused bottlenecks in connecting turbines to the grid. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- Guardian Environment Network: The challenge for green energy: how to store excess electricity Thu, 16 Jul 09, 12:41amFor years, the stumbling block for renewable energy has been how to store electricity for days when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing. But new technologies suggest this goal may be within reach, writes Jon...
- Guardian Environment Network: Blue Chip firms sign up to African solar project Tue, 14 Jul 09, 8:06pmEuropean firms formally agree to develop investment plan for ambitious Desertec project. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- Guardian Environment Network: Is Massachusetts set to block offshore wind development? Mon, 6 Jul 09, 8:31pmState official says that new planning rules will require changes to proposed Buzzard's Bay offshore wind farm. From BusinessGreen.com, part of the Guardian Environment Network
- Guardian Environment Network: British 'Searaser' invention promises green power revolution on the waves Thu, 11 Jun 09, 8:15pmThe 'Searaser' uses the power of the ocean to pump water inland for electricity generation. Mark Anslow reports on the simple invention that could soon be making waves in renewables. From the Ecologist, part of the Guardian...
- Guardian Environment Network: We've got no choice but nuclear power and CCS, says Jeffrey Sachs Wed, 3 Jun 09, 1:45amThe economist Jeffrey Sachs said carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology and nuclear energy will be necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change...
- Electricity figures show energy efficiency isn't working Tue, 2 Jun 09, 2:25amElectricity demand has fallen substantially in the last couple of years, but is that because of the recession, energy efficiency or something else entirely? By CarbonCommentary, part of Guardian Environment Network
- Guardian Environment Network: Darwin's lessons for the extractive industry Wed, 27 May 09, 9:01pmEnvironmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies. From World Resources Institute, part of the Guardian Environment Network