Renewable Power for Business

What you need to know when evaluating the business case for a PV installation
How to

10 June — written by Amy McKie, GMI Energy
In the second part of our 'how to' on financing photovoltaic installations we explore what assumptions are made when a business case is put together and how realistic they …
Facebook’s hydro-electric powered data center goes online
News

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14 June — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Facebook has switched on its newest data center which it says is likely to be one of the most efficient and sustainable in the world. Situated on the edge of the Artic …
June's hot topic: Financing and building the business case for on-site renewables
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11 June — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Installing on-site renewables to offset your energy costs is an appealing proposition. But how do you assess the business case? When talking to 2degrees members one of the …
Fracking ‘threatens beer purity’ say German brewers
News

1 June — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A number of German brewers have called on the government to block hydraulic fracturing activity because they fear it could affect the purity of the country’s beer. The …
Who supplies green electricity in France?
Discussion

28 May — started by Laura Babbs, SuperGroup Plc
Hi everyone, We are looking for an electricity supplier in France who supplies 100% green electricity (similar to Good Energy or Ecotricity in the UK or Lampiris in Belgium). …
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New models for energy procurement: Taking control of your energy bills
Blog post

4 June — written by Neil Turner, RES Group
If you are concerned about the volatility of future energy prices you are not alone. But investing in on-site renewables could take the sting out of any nasty …
Is pond-scum about to hit the big time?
Feature

29 May — written by Rob Bell, Rob Bell Media
There is no question replacements for fossil fuels must be developed – and soon. Could algae be the solution? Rob Bell meets some of the players that could hold the …
Aruba and Saint Lucia edge towards 100% renewable-energy economies
Feature

29 May — written by Rob Bell, Rob Bell Media
Saint Lucia has joined Aruba to take part in the Ten Island Challenge, which will see it transition to 100% renewable energy generation. Rob Bell speaks to the Aruban Prime …
Strawscraper could transform urban landscape and generate energy
Pic of the week

22 May — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
This rather shaggy looking tower block in Stockholm is actually a concept for a futuristic urban wind farm. The proposal by Swedish architects Belatchew Arkitekter is to …
Starwood Hotels signs deal to ramp up solar efforts at properties worldwide
News

23 May — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will soon boast an array of solar power installations after signing an agreement with NRG Energy to build more capacity at its …