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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.
French power station generates electricity for 1,500 homes from cheese 26/02/2016

A power plant in the French Alps is using leftover waste from nearby cheese production facilities to generate enough electricity to power 1,500 households in the surrounding area.
Solar Table Can Charge Your Phone Without Direct Sunlight 22/02/2016

Using dye-sensitised solar cells, household objects can harvest energy from indirect light and store it.
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.
How to Produce Electricity with Only Paper, a Pencil and Tape 20/02/2016

Device made using a pencil, some paper and some tape, can generate enough electricity to power small electronics, courtesy of researchers from University of Tokyo
Next Generation Nissan EV Batteries Made in UK 20/02/2016

The latest from Nissan: their new generation batteries for electric vehicles will be made in the UK.
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.
First Hydrogen Powered Drone to Monitor the Arctic 19/02/2016

First ever flight of a drone powered by hydrogen marked the beginning of eco-friendly, long-distance unmanned aerial monitoring.
SUMR: The Hurricane-Proof Giant Wind Turbine That Breaks Records 19/02/2016

Giant wind turbine, designed by US scientists, promises up to 50 times higher capacity that its conventional ancestors.
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.
Importance of Nuclear Power and Coal Fuel in New Master Plan for Electricity 18/02/2016

Nuclear power is an appropriate choice for replacement of fossil fuels thermal power plants.
New Material Promises Fast Energy Saving Electronics 18/02/2016

Scientists developed a new one-atom thick material that allows fast movement of electrical charges. It can boost performance of electronics, while saving power.
Lego, PKA Expand Offshore Wind Portfolios in Deal With Dong Energy 17/02/2016

The deal represents Kirkbi’s second offshore wind investment.
Smart meter customers ‘saving energy and money’ 17/02/2016

A majority of consumers have seen savings on their energy bills as a result of installing smart meters.
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.

Launch an online competition to study energy efficiency and conservation in 2023

National Energy Efficiency Programme - Ministry of Industry and Trade