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A new type of system that is going to take advantage of wave power has recently been acquired by Ecotricity, a green energy company. The devices known as the Searaser and it is capable of pumping seawater to a generator located onshore. The device has been very successful in testing and has received a great deal . . . → Read More: Searaser wave power  Chris Huhne, the energy secretary, stated that he wants to see wind farms on land to be developed further in order for the UK to meet its green emission targets. Critics of the plans have said that wind turbines on land are expensive, inefficient and they are unattractive for the landscape. Chris Heaton Harris has set up . . . → Read More: Wind farms on land to be developed further A formal complaint regarding the subsidies given to nuclear power has been lodged with the European Commission. If this is upheld, it is very unlikely that any more nuclear power stations will be constructed within the UK or the rest of the EU. This complaint could also be followed up by legal action in courts, or . . . → Read More: Legal efforts to put a halt to halt nuclear construction The government’s revelation towards the end of 2011 that solar panels fitted after December 12 would be significantly less lucrative for home-owners lead to a sudden and dramatic increase in demand for the green energy source. As a way to encourage UK residents to have solar panels fitted to their homes, the government had launched the feed-in . . . → Read More: New solar panels will not offer the same financial rewards Renewable Energy World Europe, which is the leading conference and exhibition on renewable energy in Europe, has announced that the central theme for their 2012 exhibition and conference will be ‘integrating the power sector’. This years event is being held at the KölnMesse in cologne from 12-14 June. The keynote speaker for the opening session has been . . . → Read More: Renewable Energy World Europe 2012 You have probably been doing your part for a cleaner, greener world, but did you know that your home can pitch in now, too? Green homes and renewable energy in the UK are the strongest trend to hit the real estate market as of late, but there are simple and inexpensive improvements you can make even if . . . → Read More: How your home can help the environment Travelling by air is one of the most environmentally unfriendly means of transport and many people who were lobbying on behalf of the environment were very pleased to see that the government cancelled any more development plans for another runway at Heathrow. The coalition also ruled out expansion at Stansted and Gatwick airport for the near . . . → Read More: Green airports just are not feasable It may be 2012 but the UK is still no closer to meeting its renewable energy target. Surprisingly since a YouGov Poll found that over 55% of people are keen to see more investment in wind power – just one of several renewable options that have failed to become more widely used. The energy secretary Chris Huhne . . . → Read More: Is the UK ready for wind energy? Green is the buzz word in the motoring industry at the moment, and with good reason. The amount of pollution, or carbon footprint, created by every day motoring is wreaking our environment, and that’s not supposition, that’s a fact. Our air is becoming so polluted it is reaching crisis point, and finally the car trade have . . . → Read More: The Chevrolet Volt – LA Auto Show’s Green Car of the Year 2011 Environmental campaign groups including the RSPB are warning the Government against adding an airport at the Thames Estuary as part of their upcoming consultation regarding the future of aviation. David Cameron is expected to announce that an official consultation will be taking place, and this will include plans for an airport hub to be located in . . . → Read More: Thames Estuary airport far from green |
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