Defra Takes On Decc Over Energy From Waste

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has pitched herself against Government policy on energy-from-waste (EfW) plants by withdrawing support for such a plant in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.At the same time, DECC, in its new consultation on the Renewables Obligation, is ignoring advice from its own consultants that EfW should receive no financial support and is instead proposing plants receive half a ROC of subsidy per megawatt generated.Mrs Spelman took...

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Companies Set To Back Huge India Solar Expansion

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India could start installing 20,000 megawatts of solar power capacity as early as April after companies pledged to support the government's drive for clean energy, an official told Reuters. Details of the plan, which has drawn commitments from U.S., German and Chinese companies, will be announced on Friday, said Upendra Tripathy, secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. "We have got commitments from very established...

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Plane That Runs On Solar Power Finishes First Leg Of Global Flight

For more hydrogen fuel cell news articles. Share on TumblrSOLAR IMPLUSE-2 TOOK OFF FROM ABU DHABI ON MONDAY AND SAFELY LANDED IN OMAN. Solar Impulse-2 intends to be the first plane to fly around the globe fueled entirely by solar power and, so far, it has successfully completed the first leg of its journey, with Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg at its controls, taking off from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates early Monday and safely landing in...

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Want To Go Green Think About Solar Power

Slowly, but surely, solar energy has become a more prevalent energy source. Building owners everywhere are experiencing the benefits of investing in solar energy. Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover if solar energy is right for your needs. When you maintain it, your solar power set-up will last. You should inspect your equipment at least once a month, and wash the surface of the panels carefully. Don't fear hiring a pro to clean and check...

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