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Variety of low carbon technology needed, expert says
Variety of low carbon technology needed, expert says
An energy and environment professor has said that there is "no magic bullet" to lowering carbon emissions and that instead a variety of technology must be used.


Renewables 'at highest ever level' in Scotland
Renewables 'at highest ever level' in Scotland
Scotland has announced a record year for its renewable energy performance.


Offshore grid preparation must start
Offshore grid preparation must start
Work to connect the National Grid to offshore renewable installations must start immediately with a "no regret" approach, says a new report.


EU sticks to 20% renewables target
EU sticks to 20% renewables target
The EU has agreed to stick by its target to generate 20 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020.


Scottish renewables need £10bn by 2020
Scottish renewables need £10bn by 2020
Scotland can meet its renewable electricity targets but it will require investment, according to a development organisation.


Green development gets wind turbines
Green development gets wind turbines
Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.


'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.


Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine
Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine
The £350 million Robin Rigg wind farm's first wind turbine has been completed.


Fossil fuels could be out by 2090
Fossil fuels could be out by 2090
Fossil fuel use could be brought to an end by 2090 if appropriate investment is provided, claims the European Renewable Energy Council.


Green investment will stimulate economies
Green investment will stimulate economies
Investing in green infrastructure and keeping to renewables and emissions targets could help governments beat recession, according to a new report.


Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.


BT considering Lancashire wind farm
BT considering Lancashire wind farm
BT is considering setting up a small wind farm to reduce its carbon footprint.


Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department
Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department
Gordon Brown's creation of a new department for climate change and energy has been welcomed by campaigners and business.


Hydropower needs incentivising
Hydropower needs incentivising
The British hydropower industry has called on the government to provide more incentives for small-scale projects.


Offshore wind 'critical' to South West renewable targets
Offshore wind 'critical' to South West renewable targets
Offshore wind is the "first among equals" of renewable energy technologies.


Farmers can buy-into largest renewables firm
Farmers can buy-into largest renewables firm
Farmers have been invited to invest in what could become Europe's largest renewable energy company.


REC: More action needed to harness renewable power
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).


Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.


Older generation 'setting low carbon trend'
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.

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