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Scotland announces 650 low-carbon training places

The Scottish Government has announced 650 new training places for workers in low-carbon technologies. The training places will be delivered through Skills Development Scotland with funding of £585,000 from the European Social Fund. Funds will be available for employers with less than 250 staff in the private, voluntary and community-not-for-profit sectors involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and/or carbon […]

ECOtality unveils plans for electric vehicle charging network in Phoenix

By Tryllium Staff

Electric transport specialist ECOtality yesterday unveiled plans for an electric car charging network in the US city of Phoenix. The plans, which are the latest stage of the $230 million public-private EV Project, lay the groundwork for the installation of around 920 public Blink Level 2 EV charging stations in and around the Phoenix and an additional […]

UTC agrees takeover of trouble turbine manufacturer Clipper

By Tryllium Staff

US high-tech company United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has agreed a cash deal to acquire troubled California-based wind turbine manufacturer Clipper Windpower. UTC already holds a 49.9% stake in Clipper, but will now acquire the remaining shares of the company worth around £70 million. The acquisition will create long-term financial stability for Clipper, while adding Clipper’s expertise in wind […]

Cutting UK feed-in tariffs would provoke legal challenge, warns green group

By Tryllium Staff

Ahead of the release of the details UK Coalition Government’s spending review later this week, green group Friends of the Earth is warning that any cut to feed-in tariffs (FITs) could provoke a legal challenge. Reports in the media today are hinting that cuts to feed-in tariffs of 10% could be on the cards as part of […]

GE to invest $432 million in next generation of ‘smart’ fridges

By Tryllium Staff

US giant GE has announced plans to invest $432 million in four ‘centres of excellence’ dedicated to the design and manufacture of a new generation of smart fridges and freezers. The investment will “transform GE Appliances” says president and CEO James P. Campbell, revitalising its US business and manufacturing base. New centres of excellence will be set up […]

UK network operator lays out plans for £54 million smart grid trial

By Tryllium Staff

Power network operator in the North East and Yorkshire, CE Electric UK, has announced plans for a £54 million smart grid project to test the impact of low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels on the electricity network. The company will lead the project, in collaboration with British Gas (a subsidiary of Centrica), Durham University and EA Technology, if it can […]