Latest Micro-Generation news. UK, Europe, World
Will a wind turbine work for you?
Tuesday, 10th March 2009, 12:16 pm
Domestic wind turbines have not always been welcomed by everyone, with objections of visual impact and noise levels being the main beef. However, there is also the question of whether the amount of electricity they generate makes them worth the effort.
 Domestic microgeneration in ScotlandThursday, 19th February 2009, 3:20 pm
Scottish householders will be able to install their own energy generating equipment, including solar panels, without planning permission following a Scottish Government consultation on planning reforms aimed at increasing renewable energy generation and cutting emissions.
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 New biomass charcoal heater: A "new era" of efficiency and sustainabilityWednesday, 11th February 2009, 3:37 pm
Millions of homes in rural areas of Far Eastern countries are heated by charcoal burned on small, portable grills. Scientists in Japan are now reporting development of an improved "biomass charcoal combustion heater" that they say could open a new era in sustainable and ultra-high efficiency home heating.
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 Poole launches biomass boiler projectWednesday, 4th February 2009, 4:01 pm
The Borough of Poole is introducing a new project to fund the installation of biomass boilers in community buildings in an effort to reduce Poole's carbon emissions.
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Carbon Trust calls for massive switch to biomass heatingFriday, 16th January 2009, 2:00 pm
Businesses and public sector organisations could benefit by switching from oil, gas and electric heating to biomass, according to "Biomass Heating, A Practical Guide", published today by the Carbon Trust.
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Tesco to cut its carbon footprint by investing £27 million in mini power stations
Monday, 1st December 2008, 5:58 pm
Tesco today unveiled plans to generate energy on-site at 50 of its UK stores, making decentralised energy generation a key part of its strategy to halve the carbon footprint of its existing estate by 2020.
Inkjets to reduce the cost of solar energy
Monday, 1st September 2008, 4:49 pm
One of the challenges of weening a world off fossil powered electricity is making alternative methods affordable not just for developed nations, but for all people of every nation. Current solar technology is simply too expensive, this is where the iJET could provide a cheap alternative.
Tenfold Renewables Increase For a Low Carbon Future
Thursday, 26th June 2008, 4:40 pm
A national renewable energy blueprint designed to slash carbon emissions dramatically, reduce the UK's dependency on oil and gas and create 160,000 green jobs was set out by Business Secretary John Hutton today.
£1 Million For Green Solutions to Fight Fuel Poverty
Thursday, 5th June 2008, 3:06 pm
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is to manage a £1 million funding pot to help fight fuel poverty across the East of England.
Beer Bottle Solar Heater
Thursday, 15th May 2008, 12:43 pm
You want to install a solar hot water system, but are put off by the cost. An innovative carpenter in China has come up with an alternative - a beer bottle solar heater.
Harnessing Sunlight on the Cheap
Thursday, 8th May 2008, 4:06 pm
For a project that could be on the very cutting edge of renewable energy, this one is actually decidedly low tech - and that's the point.
Renewables at the Olypmics
Monday, 18th February 2008, 5:05 pm
The latest designs for the Olympic Park Energy Centre have been unveiled by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Sustainable energy and green fuels are at the forefront of the plans to power the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games and in legacy.
China Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast
Friday, 4th January 2008, 1:39 pm
According to a new report from Research and Markets (a Dublin based market research company), solar is one of the fastest growing energy technologies in the global economy and in the cleantech universe, and China will emerge as one of the greatest solar energy production bases in the world.
Biobased Plastic Film for Solar Cells
Wednesday, 5th December 2007, 6:23 pm
One of the problems with solar power is the cost. A recent study by Barratt Homes estimated that domestic solar panels in the UK could take up to 37 years to pay back the cost of installation.
Micro-CHP Can Deliver Significant Carbon Savings
Friday, 30th November 2007, 1:45 pm
Findings from the most in-depth field trial to date on Micro-CHP (combined heat and power) have been released by the Carbon Trust, showing that Micro-CHP technology has significant potential to deliver CO2 savings in small commercial environments and certain types of homes.
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