Forum on Chinese power grid in the pipeline
An event focused on how to integrate energy sources and keep the lights on in China will be held next month.
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PowerBuoy wave energy device trials exceed expectations
US renewable-energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) said today it believed capacity on one of its wave energy devices being tested off Scotland was better than most other renewable energy sources.
Robust global outlook
RENEWABLE energy sources are expected to contribute up to 80% of global energy supply by 2050, a new report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims.
Major role for renewables
RENEWABLE energy sources are expected to contribute up to 80% of global energy supply by 2050, a new 1,000-page report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) claims.
Energy pendulum is swinging
A decade from now, global exploration and production will be dominated by Australasia and Latin America, it is claimed.
Boss urges businesses to learn lessons from oil and gas
Subsea UK chief executive Alistair Birnie will be urging business and governments to learn lessons from oil and gas when tackling new energy challenges at a European event on Wednesday.
Green expectations: offshore wind and the future of renewable energy
With the Scottish Government's target to generate 31% of Scotland's electricity demand from renewable sources by 2011 and 50% by 2020, there will be many opportunities to capitalise on the oil&gas industry's offshore experience.
Renewable power projects go on show
HIGHLAND residents will see renewable energy in action as part of a unique festival in the region next month.
Premature renewables
SAUDI petroleum minister Ali al-Naimi has warned that a "premature shift" to renewable energy sources could jeopardise investment in the oil sector and significantly slow global economic recovery.
Westminster urged to back North Sea sector
The UK North Sea sector needs support from Westminster to encourage fresh investment and achieve its full potential, a conference heard yesterday.
Sustainable energy degree from Nottingham
ELECTRICAL Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems (B.Eng/M.Eng) is a new programme that starts autumn 2008 at the University of Nottingham. While it may be too late to apply for the 2008 diet, this new programme may be worth considering for a 2009 start.
IPCC staging mega-review of renewables
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is to push ahead with a full assessment of renewable energy sources and climate change mitigation for completion in 2010.
Britain gaining ground as an attractive destination for renewables investment
The latest Ernst & Young Country Attractiveness Index, which tracks and scores global investment in renewable energy, ranks the UK fourth equal with Spain in its league of countries attracting investment in renewable energy.