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Renewable and alternative energy sources are set to play an increasingly important role in providing the electricity, heat, cooling and fuels that society needs. There is a wide range of energy sources such as solar (both photovoltaic and solar thermal), wind, bio-fuels and biomass, hydro-electric, geothermal and heat pumps.

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Friends of the Earth: Governments should make green options cheaper

Governments must make it cheaper for people to go green, Friends of the Earth has said.

Council announces solar hot water grant

A Welsh council introduces a top-up grant for solar hot water systems.


Wind power centre may have new turbine test facility A proposed renewable energy facility in the north-east of England may feature the world's largest wind turbine blade testing facility.


Renewable energy developments planned for Isle of Lewis Renewable energy plants remain likely for the Hebrides, despite the rejection of a windfarm off the Isle of Lewis.


First council-run windfarm planned for Glasgow suburb The UK's first council-run windfarm is being planned for a Glasgow suburb, the Evening Times has reported.


'Ambitious' hydropower plan for Scotland Scotland is expected to announce plans to expand hydroelectricity in the country in an effort to help achieve its renewable energy targets.


Guardian: Energy-conscious homeowners have several options People looking to generate their own electricity from home may be interested in a list of renewable options published in the Guardian.


Government plans for windfarm expansion Some 7,000 wind turbines are set to be part of the UK's new renewable energy plan.


Windfarm permission decision postponed An inquiry which is set to lead to a final decision about plans to construct a windfarm between Balsham and West Wratting has been delayed.


Scotland's largest solar panel system completed Glasgow's Sheriff court has become the home of a £500,000 solar panel – the largest in Scotland.


Ministers considering new energy efficiency laws Proposals to increase Britain's use of renewable energy are under consideration by the government.


RAB: Radical policy change required to meet energy targets Radical policy change is required to meet renewables targets, it has been asserted.


David Cameron encourages microgeneration The Tory party leader has identified microgeneration as a forward step for the development of a low carbon economy


Microgeneration funding given green light Poorer homes in the east of England are to receive funding to make energy efficient improvements to their homes.


BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear The government could avoid building new nuclear power stations if it pushes hard enough on microgeneration, according to an official report.


REC: More action needed to harness renewable power More action is required to meet the energy targets set out by the government, according to the Renewable Energy Centre (REC).


FoE: Govt renewables policy is insufficient The government has been accused of hypocrisy by Friends of the Earth afer business secretary John Hutton said that the UK should follow California's lead by investing heavily in renewable power.


UK 'could benefit from being green leader' The UK could derive huge benefits from becoming a world leader in developing a low carbon economy, one charity has claimed.