DOE awards $4 million for solar data projects

The US Energy Department has awarded nearly $4 million for projects to increase access to solar data as part of the newly launched Orange Button initiative.

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PTEC tidal power project approved

The Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has received the go-ahead to create a state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project off the Isle of Wight.

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Researchers Generate Clean Energy using Bacteria-Powered Solar Panel

Researchers have taken the next step in the evolution of bacteria-powered energy. For the first time ever, researchers connected nine biological-solar (bio-solar) cells into a bio-solar panel. Then they continuously produced electricity from the panel and generated the most wattage of any existing small-scale bio-solar cells – 5.59 microwatts. “Once a functional bio-solar panel becomes […]

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Renowned solar energy expert empowers people of Africa to power their continent

Research scientist and philanthropist Dr. Richard Komp has revealed that almost all of the billion people who live without access to electricity in the world could generate their own power to light their homes, schools and hospitals.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/44056/renowned-solar-energy-expert-empowers-people-of-africa-to-power-their-continent/

Siemens secures wind turbine order for Eurus Higashi Yurihara wind farm in Japan

Siemens has secured its third wind power order from Japan’s largest wind power developer, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation headquartered in Tokyo.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/44053/siemens-secures-wind-turbine-order-for-eurus-higashi-yurihara-wind-farm-in-japan/

Construction of Scotlands first urban hydro scheme to begin next month

Aberdeen is set to become home to Scotland’s first urban hydro energy scheme.

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IEA cautiously backs Portugal in aims to achieve economically stable energy system by 2020

Portugal must maintain its efforts to deliver a financially sustainable energy system, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/44048/iea-cautiously-backs-portugal-in-aims-to-achieve-economically-stable-energy-system-by-2020/