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Saving electricity – Practical tips that cut through the noise 26/09/2021

Power is essential for lighting and running appliances at homes and in businesses. With its ever-increasing costs, consumers constantly compare electricity in addition to other practical ways to save electricity.
Energy saving tips for the home – 7 ways to lower your bills 26/09/2021

Worried about soaring gas prices? Our energy saving tips for the home are a great way to lower gas and electricity bills and save precious cash
Quantum chemists conjure recipe to turn gold, silver and copper into vessels of green energy 23/09/2021

Quantum chemists believe gold, silver and copper could help the world take a leap towards green energy after discovering that compounds based on these metal elements and hydrogen are very promising candidates for hydrogen storage.

As heating bills go up, put your energy into keeping costs down 16/09/2021

With wholesale energy prices soaring, millions of householders will face bigger bills next month. But there are ways to save.
5 easy ways to improve energy efficiency 16/09/2021

In addition to navigating a deadly pandemic, improving energy efficiency is likely the top priority for today’s building owners facing costly, mandatory retrofits by 2025.
How to solve the investment puzzle of clean energy transitions in the developing world 19/02/2021

This article looks into three areas where efforts are needed to accelerate investments in clean energy transitions
Viet Nam News Economy Lessons from solar: Rush to invest in wind power plants to get high tariffs could overload grid 09/02/2020

The rush to invest in wind energy to take advantage of the Government's pricing incentives could lead to overloading of the national grid in a repeat of the solar scenario, experts warn.
Viet Nam Energy Outlook Report 2019 announced 04/02/2020

The Viet Nam Energy Outlook Report 2019 revealed enhanced energy efficiency and development of renewable energy at the highest level can deliver large and cost-effective carbon dioxide reductions, and reduce air pollution and dependency on fuel imports.
Bolivia's ENDE signs land deal for 60-MW PV project 11/08/2016

Bolivia's National Electricity Company (ENDE) said last week it has signed an agreement with Potosi department for the transfer of land on which a 60-MW solar project will be developed.
Global solar installed capacity to reach 76,600 MW by 2020 27/07/2016

Frost & Sullivan has released findings on the growth of the solar market over the next five years.
Hanergy Unveils Solar-Powered Cars to Expand Use of Technology 22/07/2016

Hanergy Holding Group Ltd. introduced four cars powered by solar panels as it seeks to expand the use of photovoltaic technology to products ranging from furniture to bags.
Wisconsin's largest solar project delivering power to Alliant Energy customers 20/07/2016

Alliant Energy customers are now receiving clean power from Wisconsin's largest solar facility.
NRG completes expanded 6.5-MW rooftop solar array for MGM Resorts 12/07/2016

US utility NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:NRG) has completed an expanded 6.5-MW solar array on the roof of MGM Resorts International's (NYSE:MGM) Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
World's installed PV capacity to surpass 756 GW by 2025 08/07/2016

The world’s cumulative installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1% through 2025.
Tiny house made from cardboard is flexible, fun and green 24/06/2016

The house is recyclable and made from a cardboard core covered in a protective film and a vinyl-like covering made from a recyclable plastic
Prefab steel frame makes California net zero home a breeze to build 24/06/2016

A home in Stanford, California, commissioned by a professor at the area's esteemed university, will have a net zero energy usage once it has been built.
Renewable energy smashes global records in 2015, report shows 20/06/2016

Last year saw record worldwide investment and implementation of clean energy such as wind, solar and hydropower.
Solar Panel Turns Raindrops Into Power 20/06/2016

An innovative solar panel technology could turn raindrops into electric power, according to scientists in China.
Synthetic Fuel Cuts Carbon Emissions by 85 Percent 20/06/2016

Nordic Blue Crude wants to partner with Audi on mass production of synthetic diesel fuel.
Personal heating and lighting zones will follow workers around the office 10/06/2016

Architect studio Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) is fitting out an office building with sensors so that its lighting and heating will be automatically adjusted in real-time according to the needs of its occupants.
Nike's huge European warehouse boosts efficiency with sheep, canals and robot cranes 10/06/2016

Nike's newly-expanded European Logistics Campus covers 150,000 sq m (1.6 million sq ft) and allows the sportswear behemoth to serve its online, retail and wholesale customers across 38 countries from a single location.
SolarCity Launches Solar Loan Program in 14 States 09/06/2016

SolarCity has unveiled a new solar loan program that will allow many customers to immediately pay less for solar power each month than they previously paid for utility bills.
SunPower to build 10-MW solar system at US Army post 07/06/2016

US solar manufacturer and developer SunPower Corp (NASDAQ:SPWR) today said it will this month start building a 10-MW direct current (DC) solar facility at a US Army post in Alabama.
Non-hydro renewables bring 18% of California's 2015 power 03/06/2016

Non-hydro renewables accounted for 18% of the total supply to the California Independent System Operator's (ISO) grid in 2015, marking an increase of two percentage points from 2014.
Renewable Resources Set New Records in US Electricity Generation in 1Q16 02/06/2016

Defying all projections, wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources set a series of records for domestic electrical generation during the first quarter of 2016.
7 Bizarre Sources for Alternative Energy 01/06/2016

Here are 7 of the more unusual sources that go above and beyond the norm.

Energy saving tips for your winter

National Energy Efficiency Programme - Ministry of Industry and Trade