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Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts
Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts Heat created by generation and use of electricity could lead to climate change even if carbon emissions are curbed as planned.

Solar 'leaf' uses photosynthesis on gold
Solar 'leaf' uses photosynthesis on gold Scientists have developed a solar electricity generation method that mimics plant photosynthesis.

Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years'
Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years' Within five years it will be cheaper to use solar energy than fossil fuels, according to a futurist.

Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years
Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years A barn conversion with microgeneration and a ground source heat pump could save its owners £70,000.

Solar power firm praised
Solar power firm praised A firm that hopes to manufacture flexible photovoltaic systems using renewable energy has been praised.
Manchester tower blocks go green
Manchester tower blocks go green Solar panels have been introduced to ten multi-storey tower blocks in north Manchester.
Wales welcomes hydrogen power
Wales welcomes hydrogen power A new hydrogen research and demonstration facility has opened in Wales.
Zero-emissions hybrid bike developed
Zero-emissions hybrid bike developed A solar powered bicycle speeds up its rider and takes the strain out of going uphill.

Cambridge firm eyes 1GW power plant
Cambridge firm eyes 1GW power plant A firm with unique solar combined heat technology looks forward to making a 1GW power plant.
Toyota features to be solar powered
Toyota features to be solar powered Car manufacturer Toyota is to add solar panels to some of its vehicles to power their smaller features.
Blogger claims solar power is "most promising" renewable technology
Blogger claims solar power is "most promising" renewable technology A writer has claimed that new technology is essential to avoid climate change and economic downturns, adding that the most promising long-term renewable technology is solar power.
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution'
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint'
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme Changes made to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could increase the uptake of renewable energy generation technology in UK households, a publication has asserted.
Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint
Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint A community centre near Bodmin is using solar-powered electricity to reduce its carbon footprint.
Defra announces £400m low carbon investment
Defra announces £400m low carbon investment Around £400 million will be invested by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to support low-carbon development in the UK in the coming years, it has emerged.
Wales 'taking steps toward a low-carbon economy'
Wales 'taking steps toward a low-carbon economy' A new plan outlined by the Welsh assembly government will help the country move towards becoming a low-carbon economy.
Zero-carbon city planned for UAE
Zero-carbon city planned for UAE A "zero-carbon" city is to be built in Abu Dhabi and use 75 per cent less power than its traditional counterparts, it was reported today.
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield Councillors in Sheffield have approved plans for a low-carbon housing development in the region.
Green-tech investment on the rise
Green-tech investment on the rise Investment in the alternative energy sector shows no signs of growing down, with new figures revealing a 44 per cent growth in financing for the market last year.
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