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Pumped storage hydro plants enjoy dual boost

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 00:15:00

Scottish and Southern announces plan for first new UK pumped storage plants in more than 30 years, as US government releases fresh hydro funding

There was good news for the hydroelectric industry on both sides of the Atlantic this week, after Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) announced plans for two new pumped storage developments...

China plans dramatic increase in solar capacity to 2GW by 2011

Yvonne Chan in Hong Kong, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 10:04:00

New subsidies aim to deliver fifteen-fold rise in installed capacity over next two years

China is set to raise its target for installed solar capacity to 2GW by 2011, a fifteen-fold increase on the 140MW goal it set only last year....

Suntech to invest $1bn in 500MW China solar project

Yvonne Chan in Hong Kong, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 10:14:00

Deal comes as module maker secures $50m loan for next-generation Pluto technology

Suntech Power Holdings, one of the world's largest photovoltaic module makers, yesterday announced it is to invest $1bn (£611m) in a 500MW on-grid PV project in China's south central city...

Geothermal firm to tap Perth city centre hot rocks

Giles Parkinson in Sydney, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 10:28:00

Hot water could provide cold air for offices, data centres and housing estates

Australian geothermal specialist Green Rock Energy has this week announced it is to tap extensive geothermal resources under the city of Perth in order to power air-conditioning facilities at the...

World's largest cement firms slash production emissions by a third

Greenbiz Staff, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 10:49:00

Report shows emissions from cement production at 18 global firms are falling despite increased demand for their products

Efforts by the world's leading cement companies knocked down carbon dioxide emissions from the industry's manufacturing process by 35 per cent even while production climbed by 53 per cent, according...

Solarcentury boss slams Carbon Trust report

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 09:55:00

Jeremy Leggett argues Carbon Trust's "technology prioritisation" strategy will hamper expanding solar industry

One of the UK's leading renewable energy experts has today accused the Carbon Trust of undermining the success of the UK's solar industry....

South West announces £10m boost for regional wave hub

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 13:16:00

Fresh funding will provide new wave energy research equipment and support research

The South West's plan to establish itself as one of the UK's leading clean-tech hubs received a major boost today with the news that more than £10m of development funding...

BusinessGreen.com LinkedIn Group tops 500 members

BusinessGreen.com staff, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 13:44:00

The BusinessGreen.com Group for UK Green Professionals goes from strength to strength

Less than two months after its official launch, BusinessGreen.com's LinkedIn group has grown to more than 500 members from across the green business community....

US powers up new Energy Star PC standards

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 14:31:00

EPA hints it could soon raise efficiency bar for routers, modems and storage systems

New specifications for PCs carrying the popular Energy Star energy efficiency label were officially launched this week, increasing pressure on manufacturers to deliver highly efficient desktops, laptops and monitors....

BusinessGreen.com Most Read – 3 July

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Friday 3 July 2009 at 15:10:00

From record-breaking solar panels to the International Renewable Energy Agency's new home, we round up the top stories from the past week

US cap-and-trade bill moves forward following House victory Waxman-Markey bill secures narrow House victory and prepares for battle in the Senate UK firm lays claim to world solar record QuantaSol claims...