The first utility-scale solar power plant in East Africa is now open in Rwanda. Built in the shape of the African continent, the solar farm is expected to generate enough power to supply 15,000 homes and boost Rwanda’s electricity generation capacity by 6%.

The second largest offshore wind farm in the world has officially been opened in Wales.

French Ambassador His Excellency Jean Noel Poirier in Vietnam, said he expected Vietnam would affirm specific commitments in the global joint effort in UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 21) to be held later this year in Paris.

Energy consumption of 107.09 kWh and 29.6 kg of foil oil per production of 1,000 litres of beer in 2012 have also improved to 105.7 kWh and 28.96 kg of fuel oil respectively per 1,000 litres of beer in 2013. This has effectively increased the bottom line of the organisation.

The Netherlands is to produce its first commercial tidal energy by placing five turbines between the pillars of the Oosterschelde storm barrier in Zeeland. The tidal turbines will produce enough energy each year to power 1,000 homes, broadcaster Nos says.

The technology is called "combined heat and power" because after the electricity is generated by the system, the waste heat is used in the building. Aquatic centres are ideal locations to install these systems as pools and hot tubs require heating year-round.

The new furnace will emit less dust and be far more energy-efficient, says Bjørn Ugedal, CEO of Glencore Manganese Norway AS.

Three energy efficiency and renewable energy projects from Spain, the UK and Austria have won the prestigious EU Sustainable Energy Europe Awards for their innovative, consumer-empowering ideas.

A group of renewable energy experts in the EU have won €3.45 million (£2.4m).

Gluten-free pasta, safe foods, highly efficient grain processing solutions and global service stations: Bühler is presenting itself as a global solution partner to the food industry at this year’s Ipack-Ima in Milan, the trade fair for processing and packaging technology.

The European Union’s Horizon 2020 funded in May eight new energy-efficiency projects covering 26 countries.

Kazakhstan exhibition company Iteca traditionally starts this autumn season with largest international exhibitions of construction industry in Kazakhstan - Aqua-Therm Almaty 2015 and KazBuild 2015, which will be held on September 2-5 in Almaty.

As it is planned for June 18, 2015, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Hanoi, there will be MoU signing ceremony between Vietnam MOIT and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building on cooperation in energy saving and renewable energy industry.

A Norwegian emission-free ferry called the Ampere was granted the esteemed “Ship of the Year” award as the SMM trade show in September 2014.

The Irish Government is investing €18.6 million (£13.4m) in energy efficiency projects.Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alex White said the cash will be used for 29 energy -saving and renewable projects.

On 15/07/2014, Bac Kan Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 1165/QD-UBND to approve the program of Economical and Efficient Use of Energy for the period 2014 - 2015. The goal in 2015 is to save 5-8% of total energy consumption. For agencies and units using state budget, and the public service units, they are expected to make a saving of 5% of the annual electricity consumption, at least 2-3% of energy in industrial production, 3% of electricity in domestic use.

According to the latest report titled "Economic Outlook" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Vietnam is a country with the largest increase in the proportion of electricity generated from renewable energy in Southeast Asia.

On June 11 at Vinh Tan Ward, Vinh City Electricity Authority held a ceremony to launch the movement "Power Saving Family 2015".

A foldable, inexpensive paper battery that can generate a small amount of electricity brings a new sense of power to origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.

With outdated technology of huge energy consumption, Thu Duc Steel JSC is keenly aware of its problems: the competition increases fiercely in the steel market, products with competitive price and quality stability will exist, thus the urgent demands for reducing the input costs are the top concerns of the Management. During the past time, Thu Duc Steel JSC has successfully implemented three typical improvements with investment into equipment upgrade to reduce energy consumption.