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Grid blackout threat weighs on renewables take-up

10th Feb 2012

The renewable energy industry continues to face an uphill battle in convincing power producers that integrating more renewable energies will not put the grid in jeopardyThe policy chief of Europe's...

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New battery could lead to cheaper, more efficient solar energy

10th Feb 2012

Scientists have found that a new type of battery has the potential to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power.

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Greg Barker: 4m homes will be solar-powered by 2020

9th Feb 2012

The government has ramped up solar ambition, despite cut in subsidies available for householdsNearly 4m homes across the UK will be powered by the sun within eight years, the government said on...

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World's biggest offshore windfarm to open off Cumbria

9th Feb 2012

? Walney farm off Cumbria, opening today, is world's largest? Move seen as clear pro-renewables gesture amid scepticism? Britain 'number one destination for investment in offshore wind'The new energy...

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Solar Panels From Grass Clippings: Researchers Make Progress on "Biophotovoltaics"

9th Feb 2012

It's chore day. You've raked the leaves, taken out the recycling, and emptied out the old junk in your garage. But wait ? don't toss it all out! You have all the ingredients for your very own...

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Solar panel sharks in tariff frenzy

5th Feb 2012

Unscrupulous firms are cashing in on confusion over feed-in tariffs for green electricityIs the roof-top solar panel industry nice, green and eco-cuddly ? or no better than a bunch of double-glazing...

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