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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'

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


Miliband raises emissions target Britain has become the first country to adopt the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


Solar power firm praised A firm that hopes to manufacture flexible photovoltaic systems using renewable energy has been praised.


Manchester tower blocks go green Solar panels have been introduced to ten multi-storey tower blocks in north Manchester.


Transparent flexible solar cells discovered Solar cells that can be rolled up and are see-through, so could be used on windows, have been developed.


Norwich aims to be low-carbon leader Norwich is to become a global example of a low-carbon city, under plans from the East of England Development Agency.


Cambridge firm eyes 1GW power plant A firm with unique solar combined heat technology looks forward to making a 1GW power plant.


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


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.


Solar hot water system to create carbon savings A new solar hot water system at the Thames region office of the Environment Agency could help cut the building's carbon emissions by around 20 per cent, it has been suggested.


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.


Energy firm supplies solar water pumps in Africa A renewables firm in Wales will supply a number of solar-powered water pumps to villages in east Africa, it has emerged.


Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.


"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.


Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland' Generating low carbon electricity from home could become a more simple process, thanks to plans under consideration by the Scottish government.


Older generation 'setting low carbon trend' A "dedicated group" of retired and middle-aged people are adopting the lifestyle trend of installing low carbon forms of energy generation at home, it has emerged.


Low carbon plans should be made 'with the long-term in mind' Implementing renewable and microgeneration technologies successfully will be the key to establishing a long-term, low carbon solution to sustainable housing, a BBC columnist has opined.


Low-carbon eco-flats to be sold in Brighton A number of low-carbon eco-apartments are set to go on sale in Brighton, it has emerged.


Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield Councillors in Sheffield have approved plans for a low-carbon housing development in the region.

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