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West Africa Slated For 2 GW “Clean Energy Corridor” 04/05/2016

New plans from the ECOWAS Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) will see a “clean energy corridor” featuring a combined capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW) developed in West Africa.
Iowa puts faith in wind energy 21/04/2016

Nationwide, the AWEA said wind energy is a hundred-billion dollar business.
Renewables use could save $750 bn in Mideast, Africa: official 14/04/2016

Middle Eastern and North African nations can make a "net benefit" of $750 billion if they achieve their set targets on the use of renewable energy, a senior official said Monday.

Banks Pledge $7BN to Scale Up Clean Energy Investment 13/04/2016

Today’s announcement takes the total raised to $8 billion.
Mexico First Power Auction Awards 1,720 MW of Wind, Solar 05/04/2016

Mexico is seeking to add 20 gigawatts of clean energy in the next 15 years, according to the National Electricity System Development Program released in June.
UK: SMEs ‘saved £511m on energy bills by negotiating 31/03/2016

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK saved £511 million on their energy bills in the last 12 months.
Farmers to get 2 lakh energy efficient pump sets in Andhra Pradesh 22/03/2016

New pump sets to replace old and existing ones being used by farmers.
New Research Posits Ocean Currents As Reliable Source Of Clean Energy 07/03/2016

New research has proposed a design for a submerged marine turbine that could harness ocean currents as a potential renewable energy resource.
Wind Power Will Soon Surpass Hydro as the Largest Source of Clean Energy in the US 07/03/2016

Watch out hydro, here comes the wind. Recent data shows that wind is gaining on hydro in percentage of overall energy generating installed capacity.
Brazil State Shelves Auction for 200 MW of Solar Power 04/03/2016

The Minas Gerais auction was expected to lead to as much as 1 billion reais ($254 Million) of investment in solar projects in the state.
Energy Storage May Save UK Consumers $3.35 Billion by 2030 03/03/2016

The Department of Energy and Climate Change will call for evidence in the first half of this year about how to reduce regulatory barriers.
Hartek Power Connects 28 MW of Solar Projects to Grid in Punjab 03/03/2016

Hartek said it connected two solar power projects — 24 MW and 4 MW — to the grid for a solar developer in the Muktsar district of Punjab.
Thailand Home Energy Storage Project Turns Solar Power to Hydrogen 22/02/2016

Eco-friendly housing development in Thailand stores excess solar power, generated from rooftops, in the form of hydrogen.
Germany leads Europe in offshore wind energy growth 22/02/2016

Germany has overtaken the UK in the rate at which it is installing wind turbines at sea.
1,000-Foot Ski Slope: Better Than the Elevator 22/02/2016

Designed by Shokhan Mataibekov Architects, the project known as Slalom House would cost about $70 million to build.
Government bans energy guzzling one-star air-conditioners in the Indian market 22/02/2016

The government has banned the sale of entry-level one-star air-conditioners in the Indian market and introduced improved energy efficiency guidelines for frost-free refrigerators.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy at Home 20/02/2016

Most people know to turn down the thermostat and shut off lights to save money and energy, but there are other simple and affordable solutions you can make around your home to cut costs and become more environmentally friendly.
London offers £2.6m cashback for energy efficient boilers 20/02/2016

Homeowners and landlords in London are being offered £400 cashback if they replace their old boilers with new energy efficient models.
India’s Solar Catching UK With Over 9 GW Seen Online by March 19/02/2016

Modi’s campaign to generate 100 GW of solar power by 2022 is elevating India into the ranks of the world’s top solar-power-producing nations.
Japan's wind power capacity seen tripling by 2020 19/02/2016

Japan's wind-power capacity is expected to grow threefold as the two leading developers invest tens of billions of yen in new installations.
Jordan poised to benefit from energy efficiency projects 19/02/2016

There is a huge potential for more projects and investments in energy efficiency in various areas in the Kingdom, Energy Minister Ibrahim Saif said on Monday.
Lego, PKA Expand Offshore Wind Portfolios in Deal With Dong Energy 17/02/2016

The deal represents Kirkbi’s second offshore wind investment.
Scotland spends to save with LED streets funding boost 17/02/2016

Nearly one-third of Scotland's streets will be LED-lit by April 2017 as local councils have announced that a further £56m will be invested in a nationwide lighting replacement programme over the next 12 months.
Go Green Week: Universities champion sustainable behaviour change 16/02/2016

Universities across the country are switching off appliances, sending excess clothing to charity shops and cycling to seminars as part of national 'Go Green Week' - a week dedicated to raising awareness on tackling climate issues.
US. plans standards for auto industry 16/02/2016

The Department of Energy is to form a technical working group composed of industry participants that will look into setting minimum energy performance standards for cars and light duty vehicles.
UK engineers create renewable energy solution for India's poor 16/02/2016

A simple device developed by Loughborough University engineers will give access to cleaner and cheap renewable energy to India’s poor.

Researchers build all-perovskite tandem solar cell with 28.2% efficiency

National Energy Efficiency Programme - Ministry of Industry and Trade