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Although not usually considered as being ‘green’, cities in the UK are focusing all of their attention on lowering carbon emissions and the results are setting a benchmark for the rest of the country.
UK cities are currently responsible for 30% of the country’s carbon emissions, which represents 140 million tonnes annually. This has been recognised and they are now leading the way by cutting energy use, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the growth of the country’s renewable and low carbo... [more]
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is a very energy efficient way to produce power and heat, which can use either fossil fuels or renewable sources. These systems can convert up to 90% of the energy in the fuel into electrical power and heat. CHP is high efficiency technology strongly backed by the UK Government, which has set a target of 10,000 MW of installed CHP capacity by 2010.
Figures show that every 1 MW of CHP operating in the UK helps to reduce carbon emissions by between 600 and 800 ton... [more]
ScanWind manufactures and markets wind turbines with a capacity of 3.5 MW and over, specially developed for extreme wind situations and demanding climates, e.g. sites near to the coast and offshore sites. Marked growth is expected in this market segment – Wind Classes IEC1 and 2. For example, BTM Consulting forecasts that offshore installations in Europe will increase by 5,800 MW during the years 2008-2011.
Morphic Technologies has entered into an agreement on acquisition of 80 per cent of t... [more]
The House of Lords has agreed to support the expansion of the statutory definition of ‘microgeneration’ to include air source heat pumps in a debate held earlier this week. John Kellett, the General Manager of Mitsubishi Electric’s Heating Department welcomed this news: “If we are truly to do something about the country’s carbon emissions then we must find ways of helping the consumer be green and heat pumps offer us that potential,” explained John Kellett.
“Getting recognition from our Gove... [more]
Mantria Communities, has announced the $17.5 million acquisition of 5,500 acres in Middle Tennessee (Sequatchie County) and plans for the nation’s first carbon diversion power system. Tennessee’s largest master planned community, Mantria Place, will boast two championship golf courses, two lakes/marinas and over 2000 acres of green space.
“We pledge Mantria Place will be the first carbon negative community in the nation by 2011,” states Troy Wragg, Mantria Corporation Chairman and CEO. “Carbo... [more]
According to Deutsche Bank the current global PV market is worth US$15 billion and growing rapidly at 40% per year. Thin film PV is growing even faster, with an annual growth rate of 100%
Masdar PV has announced a multi-billion dollar investment in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology, as part of its drive to become a world leader in alternative energy.
The total investment of over US$2 billion represents one of the largest investments ever made in solar, and will fund a three-phased ma... [more]
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