Renewable energy news articles 
Breeding better grasses for food and fuel
Researchers from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) have discovered a family of genes that could help us breed grasses with improved properties for diet and bioenergy. The research was carried out by a team from the University of Cambridge and Rothamsted Research, which receives strategic funding from BBSRC. Their findings were published earlier last month (Tuesday 17 Jan) i... [more]
RenEnergy to hold first-ever renewable Heat Incentive conference in Norwich
RenEnergy will be hosting their first-ever Renewable Heat Incentive Conference on February 29th at Dunston Hall, Norwich. On November 28th, 2011, the Government launched the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which pays off-gas commercial concerns for the micro-generation of renewable heat. Keen to raise awareness of the RHI across Norfolk, RenEnergy are hosting the event to help educate those with an interest and / or concerned about the benefits... [more]
Renewable technology from Monier Redland at Ecobuild 2012
Redland will present its ranges of solar PV systems at this year’s Ecobuild event in London, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the renewable energy sector. With the ever-increasing need for new homes to be energy efficient, micro generation still represents an excellent mechanism for housebuilders, specifiers and installers looking to comply with regulations and solar PV remains the technology of choice. Redland has more than 90 yea... [more]
EnterSolar Announces Completion of Solar Project for Ontel Products Corp
New 228kW Solar System supplies electricity to Ontel’s Corporate Headquarters in Fairfield, NJ EnterSolar completed a 228 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Ontel Products Corporation (“Ontel”), a pioneer in the “As Seen On TV” industry and a leader in the direct response & retail market. The solar PV system was installed on the roof of Ontel’s Corporate Headquarters facility located at 21 Law Drive, Fairfield, NJ and was formall... [more]
Use and capacity of Global Hydropower increases
Industrialized and developing countries continue to rely on their critical water resources as a renewable electricity source. Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 percent between 2009 and 2010, according to recent research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower use reached a record 3,427 terawatt-hours, or about 16.1 percent of global electricity consumption, by the end of 2010, conti... [more]
Other Renewable energy news and reviews
Renewable Energy Developer Completes $11 Million Fund Raise for National Portfolio
Pioneer Green Energy, an Austin, Texas-based utility-scale wind and solar developer, has secured $11 million of financing for development of its portfolio of wind projects across the U.S. The funds come from an undisclosed institutional investor with substantial experience in the wind industry.
Surplus Renewable Energy: An Update
From interregional sharing to the development of batteries, Energy Secretary Steven Chu offers ideas for coping with a sudden oversupply of power to the grid.
University should include renewable energy in energy plan
The Purdue Student Government did the right thing by passing a resolution to increase renewable energy at Purdue.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Increases Sales but Misses Estimates on Earnings
Just the facts, Fool.
Alliant Seeks Renewable Energy Unit Buyer, Lowers Forecast
Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) will seek a buyer for RMT after reporting losses widened more than ninefold last year at the unit, which designs and builds renewable-energy projects.
UK’s New Energy Secretary Hears About Island’s Huge Potential as Supplier of Clean Power
THE potential of the Isle of Man to play a significant role in exporting offshore renewable energy to the United Kingdom was discussed this week during the opening of the world’s largest windfarm.
PG&E Announces Record Solicitation for Renewable Energy
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that its 2011 solicitation for new supplies of renewable energy brought in more than 300 offers, a new ...
Renewable Energy Conference
Kansas state officials want to make the future a greener one by changing how you get your electricity.
Merced Irrigtation District questions state's green energy costs, requirements
Worries that the state's evolving renewable energy requirements will translate into unbearable rate increases for consumers have been eased somewhat by recent government studies.The cost of buying renewable energy decreased 30 percent from 2009 to 2011, according to the most recent quarterly report issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.But renewable energy is still in many cases ...
Asian Demand May Be Bright Spot For Suntech
Solar panel manufacturer Suntech Power saw its shares rise by almost 7% on Thursday as Norwegian industry player Renewable Energy Corp. said that rising demand for solar panels from Asia and the U.S. would boost industry sales.
