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E.ON reports 50% increase in renewables capacity in 2009
Wednesday 10 March 2010: Energy giant aims to increase current 3GW global capacity to 10GW by 2015 by investing around £7bn, annual report states
News in Brief
Tuesday 09 March 2010: With news on a £500,000 investment in a new wind and solar energy developer and Harrogate community projects funded by a wind farm fund
Rush for solar could destabilise market, government warned
Tuesday 09 March 2010: Metal and manufacturing firm Luvata warn of boom and bust scenario akin to Germany without more flexible regulation of Feed-in Tariffs
Industry group launched to promote European supergrid
Monday 08 March 2010: Friends of the Supergrid aims to influence and advise policy-makers in construction of pan-European grid connecting renewables hubs
Regions set to assess local renewables potential
Friday 05 March 2010: New government guidelines aim to provide consistent method of identifying sites and allow "more ambitious" regional renewables targets
International briefs
Thursday 04 March 2010: With news on solar PV roofs in Italy, a cable contract in Switzerland and turbine contracts for three wind farms in Northeast France
Government given rough ride over Greener Homes scheme
Wednesday 03 March 2010: Climate change minister Joan Ruddock rejects claims from Conservatives and Lib Dems that policy is too little too late
News in Brief
Friday 26 February 2010: With news on a FiTs clarification, offshore wind supply chain events and the launch of Ownergy by the former REA chief executive
Centrica upped renewables output by 50% in 2009
Thursday 25 February 2010: But company's posted results show green energy accounts for just 3% of overall output ahead of offshore projects coming online
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News in Brief
Thursday 25 February 2010: With news on a biomass boiler installation, the CRC scheme and a ruling against an anti-wind group in Worcestershire
Major waste management firm branches into wind energy
Wednesday 24 February 2010: Waste Recycling Group to invest £100m in installing 80MW of wind capacity on landfill sites across the UK
Renewables to meet 40% of Falkland’s energy demand
Friday 19 February 2010: Along with hydro and solar, three new turbines added to existing wind farm set to reduce dependence on imported diesel
International news in brief
Thursday 18 February 2010: With news on a wind turbine supply contract in France and the acquisition of a European solar power plant developer
SEE develops eco-homes with a renewable heat hub
Thursday 18 February 2010: Company begins work on 10 new homes in Slough to test needs and commercial opportunities presented by zero-carbon living
Northwest reasserts its commitment to renewables
Wednesday 17 February 2010: Revised Climate Change Action Plan launched alongside £4 million fund for large-scale renewable projects in rural areas
News in Brief
Tuesday 16 February 2010: With news on solar panels at Glastonbury, plans for a second generation Oyster device and the Welsh Boiler Scrappage Scheme
UK and India announce major solar research collaboration
Monday 15 February 2010: Countries pledge £10m for two projects to help develop cheaper, more reliable and sustainable solar electricity
Lincolnshire church sings solar praises
Monday 15 February 2010: Grants help St. Denys' Church in Sleaford install solar panels on medieval roof
International Renewable Energy Agency establishes centre in Bonn
Wednesday 10 February 2010: German Government contributes £1.9m to the IRENA innovation and technology centre
Concerns over “postcode lottery” for small-scale renewables
Wednesday 10 February 2010: Differing systems and "unfair" public hearings creating a patchwork development of renewables across Scotland, planning consultants warn
Renewables cannot meet future energy demand, claims BP chief
Tuesday 09 February 2010: Tony Hayward cites the "major role" hydrocarbons will have in 2030 when he predicts renewables will meet only 5% of consumption
