Categorised as: Renewable Energy
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New report claims green economy will spark growth News
30.11.2010 A new report has been launched that identifies the fast-growing green economy as a potentially key area for Ireland’s growth. -
China approves series of hydropower plants News
29.11.2010 The Chinese government has announced plans to implement several new hydropower projects. -
€1.2bn EU research wind, solar and nuclear energy schemes expected News
29.11.2010 Three new pan-European energy research infrastructures have been announced by the Research Ministers of the European Union Member States and Associated Countries (RMEUMSAC) and... -
Australia completes carbon pricing agreement News
29.11.2010 Australia is forging ahead in its fight against greenhouse gas emissions with an announcement it intends to complete an agreement on carbon pricing. -
China to develop unconventional gas sources News
26.11.2010 China is reportedly beginning to develop unconventional gas sources over the next 10 years to fuel its economy. -
ABB connects coastal wind farm to mainland grid News
26.11.2010 Swiss wind power specialist ABB has won a $125m order to connect a coastal Belgian wind farm to the mainland grid. -
Chevy Volt will achieve 60mpg, GM says News
26.11.2010 General Motors (GM) has said its plug-in hybrid - the Chevy Volt – will trump the Toyota Prius in its fuel economy rating. -
10,000 clean-tech jobs expected in the next five years News
23.11.2010 Ireland's first green economic zone known as An tSlí Ghlas - The Green Way, has forecast 10,000 jobs over the next five years in the green sector. -
More efficient method of oil extraction discovered News
25.11.2010 A team of international scientists has discovered how to treat carbon dioxide (CO2) in such a way that it can be used in efficient and environmentally friendly methods for... -
Japan installs solar-charging stations for bikes News
27.11.2010 As Ireland readies itself to install 3,500 charging points nationally by the end of 2011, Japan is taking sustainable charging stations one step further by installing... -
Study examines impact of e-waste on human development News
25.11.2010 A study that plans to investigate whether electronic waste (e-waste) has harmful effects on human development is under way. -
Energy and digital fare well in four-year plan News
24.11.2010 The four-year plan released by the Government places significant emphasis on the areas of Ireland's energy future and digital infrastructure and Minister for Communications,...Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Investments, Green, Government, Energy, Economy -
Scottish wind farm gets 200MW boost with new turbines News
24.11.2010 A Scottish wind farm is set to get a power boost of more than 200 megawatts (MW) with the addition of 75 extra turbines, as well as other works. -
E-car charging point installed in Sandyford Business Park News
24.11.2010 An electric vehicle charging point has been installed in Sandyford Business Park as part of the ESB e-cars plan to create a nationwide charging infrastructure. -
Sun setting on Tessera Solar's California power plant? News
23.11.2010 A solar plant that had recently gained the approval of the state of California, US, has had the date of approval pushed back to December 1st, when a vote has been scheduled. -
New technology can quell greenhouse gasses - UN News
23.11.2010 Only new technologies can dampen the blow of increased greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations has warned. -
Fire damages Neil Young’s LincVolt hybrid News
23.11.2010 Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young had cause for alarm recently when his custom-built hybrid vehicle caught fire while recharging in a warehouse. -
New Honda EV hopes to be a perfect Fit News
23.11.2010 A new concept electric vehicle (EV) and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid vehicle has been released by car maker Honda. -
Nissan LEAF wins EPA fuel economy label News
23.11.2010 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the 100pc electric Nissan LEAF its fuel-economy label rating for the best in the mid-size vehicle class for fuel... -
Donegal gets renewable-ready with 10MW wind farm News
22.11.2010 Green energy firm Energia has completed the construction of a new 12-turbine, 10MW wind farm in Co Donegal.