Energy

Much stronger action on energy needed, says IEA

Much stronger action, including the elimination of fossil fuel subsidies, is needed to transform the global energy system, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). Launching its annual World Energy Outlook (WEO) report yesterday, the IEA warns that the Copenhagen Accord and policies adopted by governments around the globe are not enough to limit temperature increases through climate change by […]

European Commission opens low-carbon investment fund

By Tryllium Staff

The European Commission has opened a new low carbon and renewable energy demonstration project investment fund for proposals. The NER300 initiative will provide financial support for at least eight projects involving carbon capture and storage (CCS) and 34 in innovative renewables technologies. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is collaborating with the EC on the programme, which is drawing funds […]

UK Department of Energy and Climate Change publishes business plan

By Tryllium Staff

As part of the UK Coalition Government’s drive to be ‘accountable’ to the electorate, all departments including the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have published business plans. DECC’s business plan sets out a new set of indicators, which the public can scrutinise against progress, including the number of installations of cavity wall and loft insulation, how many […]

New report warns EU biofuels policy will drive up carbon emissions

By Tryllium Staff

EU plans to increase the use of biofuels will require the conversion of an area over twice the size of Belgium to produce feedstock, driving up carbon emissions, according to a new report. The report, Anticipated Indirect Land Use Change Associated with Expanded Use of Biofuels in the EU, has been put together by the Institute for […]

US offshore wind capacity could top 4000 GW, says report

By Tryllium Staff

The US total potential offshore wind energy resource could top 4000 GW, according to a new analysis by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The report, Large-Scale Offshore Wind Power in the US: Assessment of Opportunities and Barriers, says that even harnessing just a fraction of the country offshore wind potential could cut greenhouse gas […]

Aquamarine Power to test wave power in US

By Tryllium Staff

The US subsidiary of Scottish wave energy company Aquamarine Power is look at the potential of the technology for the Oregon coast in the northwest of the country. Aquamarine Power USA is receiving a $50,000 grant from Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) to undertake a feasibility study of deployment of the company’s Oyster® wave energy technology. The […]