Renewable Power for Business

21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, June 3-7, 2013
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15 April — added by Irina Zerchaninova, Russian Association of Wind Power Industry
This event is to be like a course of bio-based economy. Its programme reflects scientific and applied aspects of practically all directions for biomass production and biomass …
Anyone installed renewable energy systems with a pay back period of under 3 years?
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7 Nov. 2012 — started by Amanda Goodwin, 2degrees
A member of the private group, The Asda Sustain and Save Exchange asks: 'Does anyone have any experience of renewable energy systems that have a cap ex pay back of 3years …
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BP puts US wind business for sale signaling further retreat from renewables market
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4 April — written by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
Oil giant BP has continued its retreat from the renewable energy market by putting its US wind farm business up for sale. The British oil business, whose wind farm operation …
SW at risk of missing out on 24,000 renewable energy jobs by 2020
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3 April — added by Alastair Mumford, Regen SW
A new report by Regen SW, "Potential Energy - Potential Jobs: building a low carbon economy in south west England" reveals we are at risk of missing out on the opportunity to …
When is it better to buy, lease or go for free solar?
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28 March — started by Naomi Andersson, Freelance/Contract
A common conundrum amongst all clients, from the home owner to the multinational, when comparing capital outlay against likely returns and looking as far as 20 years into the …
Should shale gas be part of the UK's future?
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26 March — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
In last week's Budget, UK chancellor George Osborne declared that shale gas is 'part of the future' and that the Government 'will make it happen'. I'm interested to hear your …
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Budget 2013: Shale gas is ‘part of the future’
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21 March — written by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
UK chancellor George Osborne has declared his support for shale gas in this year’s Budget, committing to generous tax breaks for fracking companies and financial incentives …
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Fractually incorrect: Where are the facts on hydraulic fracturing and climate change?
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26 March — written by Julie Carter, Argyll Environmental Ltd
We need more scientific evidence and a better understanding of the possible climate implications of fracking before the Government pushes ahead with its plans, says Julie …
Penguins and a Polar Rover: The first wind-powered Antarctic explorer
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22 March — written by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
Polar Rover is the world’s first wind-powered autonomous robot for polar exploration. Measuring 1.8 meters in length, 1.2 meters in height, 1.6 meters in width and …
BMW expands use of hydrogen fuel cell equipment at US plant
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20 March — written by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
German car manufacturer BMW has increased the use of the hydrogen it produces on site at its US production plant. BMW Manufacturing has expanded the company’s hydrogen …