Thursday, December 31, 2015

Abandoned buildings transformed into PV plant

A former military training centre in Lynow, Germany, has been converted into a 1.56 MW PV plant.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43451/abandoned-buildings-transformed-into-pv-plant/

Pictures of the day: 31 December 2015

Today: A heat wave in Rio, a tiny baubel and Andy Murray with a koala








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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Instructions For A DIY Home Energy Audit

By: Nikki Fotheringham Electricity bills have been steadily rising with no respite in the foreseeable future. Increasingly, home owners are turning to efficient building envelopes to create homes that utilize less energy. Investing in making your home more efficient and more comfortable will save you money in the long term and will reduce your impact […]


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Upsolar and la Nef deliver clean energy through 25 social housing units in France

Upsolar has announced the completion of a 25-system, 200 kWp solar energy project across OPH Thionville, a series of social housing units in Thionville, France.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43402/upsolar-and-la-nef-deliver-clean-energy-through-25-social-housing-units-in-france/

Pictures of the day: 30 December 2015

Today: A beached whale, fighting hockey players and Donald Trump








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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Siemens to supply 126 megawatts to onshore wind power plants in Scotland

Siemens has been awarded orders for three onshore wind projects in Scotland, supplying up to 50,000 households in South and North Ayrshire and Lockerbie.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43406/siemens-to-supply-126-megawatts-to-onshore-wind-power-plants-in-scotland/

Pictures of the day: 29 December 2015

Today: A backflipping BMX rider, a playful rhino and flooding in York








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Monday, December 28, 2015

British retailers are unaware of the benefits of demand side response, according to npower

New research from npower Business Solutions has revealed that a sizeable amount of British retailers are unaware of opportunities around demand side response, especially the upcoming transitional capacity auction.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43433/british-retailers-are-unaware-of-the-benefits-of-demand-side-response-according-to-npower/

Pictures of the day: 28 December 2015

In pics:Rescued koalas, high tea and a Mongolian steam train








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33 Clever Little Ways To Help You Go Green in 2016

By: Jayne Leonard At least one in three of us will decide to better ourselves over the coming twelve months. Most people will choose to lose weight, get healthier, save money or get organized. But what if we could achieve some, or all, of these things while taking into the account the bigger picture – […]


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Sunday, December 27, 2015

SolarWorld to develop solar plant on Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Africa's most visited site, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, will be supplied with clean solar energy produced by 4.200 solar modules of German manufacturer SolarWorld.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43390/solarworld-to-develop-solar-plant-on-victoria-alfred-waterfront/

Pictures of the day: 27 December 2015

In pics: Fish supper for an otter, fire tornadoes and slingshot Santa








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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Pictures of the day: Boxing Day Day 2015

Today: Winter sales, a camel festival and the christmas full moon








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Friday, December 25, 2015

Pictures of the day: Christmas Day 2015

Today: A squirrel eating a mince pie, Taylor Swift dressed as an elf and a Christmas parade in Israel








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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Coca Cola and BMW among companies who vouch to source 100% electricity from renewable energy

The global collaborative business initiative RE100 has passed a milestone as Coca-Cola Enterprises, BMW Group, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), Nordea Bank AB, Pearson PLC and Swiss Post announced they will source 100% of their electricity from renewable energy – taking the total number of committed companies to 53.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/43400/coca-cola-and-bmw-among-companies-who-vouch-to-source-100-electricity-from-renewable-energy/

Pictures of the day: 24 December 2015

Today: Reindeers, iced rainbows and animal presents








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