Renewable Energy

IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2012 report says the US will overtake Saudi Arabia as the largest crude exporter by 2020.

The Japanese government announces stimulus package as the country struggles on falling global demand.

Car sharing schemes provides the flexibility to pick up and drop of their hire car anywhere in the city.

Stockton-on-Tees engineers develop 'air capture' technology to make synthetic petrol from carbon dioxide in atmosphere.

Spending money on climate change during recession 'not good politics', says MP.

With national elections just months away, Noda is keen on pulling economy out of sluggish growth.

Renault Twizy can be compared with a Go-Cart in terms of speed, stability and road handling, says Robert Llewellyn, presenter of the online show Fully Charged.

President highlights clash over oil drilling and wind power, as well as arguing over Benghazi attack which killed US ambassador.

Greenough River Solar Farm will displace about 20,000 tonnes per year of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to taking 4,000 cars off the road.

Oxide mullite reduces pollution up to 45 percent compared to platinum crystals that are now used in diesel vehicles.

Mainstream Renewable Power's proposal is for its 450 MW offshore wind project in Scottish territorial waters.

Greenhouse gas emissions being cut at a quarter of the speed needed in order to win climate fight, warns climate change watchdog.

The University of Exeter, SSE, Consumer Focus and WWF, along with representatives from 12 other organisations, release results of a series of roundtables on UK energy policy.

The main focus of the conference is on a green economy that uses renewable sources of energy rather relying on fossil fuels.

More 600 million people across the world will be jobless, if initiatives are not taken by governmental institutions.

IEA, ETP 2012 builds on the IEA's Tracking Clean Energy Progress report, issued in April.

China will become the third-largest gas importer behind Europe and Asia Oceania, driving a 2.7% average annual growth in global gas demand through 2017.

Others included in the 2012 awards are Brazilian banker Fábio C Barbosa and renewable energy entrepreneur Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber.

Developer RWE Npower Renewables agrees to reduce number of turbines from 417 to 278 for Atlantic Array project in Bristol Channel.

Piloted by Solar Impulse’s co-founder André Borschberg, Solar Impulse prototype aircraft HB-SIA’s flight lasted for a total of 17h 3min 50s as it touched down on Spain’s land.

Intertek Group has acquired Automation Technology Inc (ATI), a provider of asset integrity support services in the US power sector, for a total consideration of $16 million (£10 million).

Xstrata Copper has announced a partnership deal with Origin Energy to advance its Energía Austral hydroelectric development company in Chile.

Earth Hour 2012 took place in a record 150 countries and territories across 6,494 towns and cities.

Mexico's current plan is to generate 10,000 MW of energy through renewable energy and cut dependence on fossil fuels.

The Scotland government has said the country will become the first to source 100 per cent energy from renewable sources by 2020.

Eco group stages worldwide demonstrations to mark first anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Ahead of WSP Group preliminary 2011 results, the UK top brokers Jefferies has recommended 'Buy' rating on the stock, while Espirito Santo has assigned 'Outperform' rating with a target price of 300 pence per share. The consultancy company is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on February 27, 2012.

In order to ensure the country retains their global leadership on wave and tidal power, the UK government has been told, by its Members of Parliament on Sunday, they ought to have a more visionary approach.

Rambler stumbled across 5,000-year-old monument on Carmarthenshire mountain.

With over 100 turbines generating power for around 320,000 homes, the Walney project is regarded as the world's biggest offshore wind farm. It will be officially launched on Thursday, by the British government.