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New projekt in Somerset England is runing

Wetland biomass to bioenergy means, harvest of old gras, storage in the bag and after than the production of briquettes. The project is supported by the Department of Energy and ...

Jan. 30, 2015

By Budissa Agroservice GmbH

Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage: A key enabler of carbon neutrality by 2050

The EU bioenergy sector is at the edge of technological innovations providing unique and sizeable solutions at a time of climate emergency. Drastic reduction of emissions is required, but it is not enough – there is an increasing need to capture carbon back from the atmosphere. Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) can achieve negative emissions by storing the CO2 resulting from the ...

May 25, 2020

By Bioenergy Europe

America’s 10 biggest energy challenges

Nine of the challenges center on the difficulties associated with meeting the “twin goals” of producing sustainable energy in sufficient volumes while at the same time lowering carbon emissions. “Indeed, one of the most pressing decisions facing policymakers is determining which combinations of new technologies offer the best chance of delivering on these goals,” writes ORNL communications ...

Jul. 30, 2009

By World Bioenergy Association (WBA)

Emefcy Selected by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as 2012 New Energy Pioneer

Global Companies Recognized as Leaders in the Clean Energy Revolution Emefcy, a leader in energy efficient solutions for wastewater treatment, today announced it has been chosen as a 2012 New Energy Pioneer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. "We are honored to be recognized by Bloomberg New Energy Finance for our innovative technology that changes the economics of wastewater" said Eytan Levy CEO ...

Mar. 19, 2012

By Bloomberg

Europe’s First Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage Pilot Now Underway

The commissioning of an innovative Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) pilot plant at Drax Power Station has started with the first carbon dioxide expected to be captured in the coming weeks.If successful, the six month pilot project will capture a tonne of CO2 a day from the gases produced when renewable power is generated using biomass at Drax – the UK’s biggest power station, near ...

Nov. 27, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Exploring mitigation strategies for reaching the 2°C target

Research from the EU ADAM (Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies)1, project funded under the Sixth Framework Programme, has explored whether and how we can prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. It suggests that carbon capture and storage (CCS) and bioenergy are highly important technologies if we are to meet this target. The EU has embraced the 2°C ...

Dec. 4, 2009

By Science for Environment Policy - European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service

TINAs: Examining the potential of bioenergy, heat pumps, heat networks and heat storage

Low carbon technologies have been put under the spotlight with the publication of two in-depth reports into key areas of innovation. This new analysis, under the Technology Innovation Needs Assessments (TINAs), delves into bioenergy, heat pumps, heat networks and heat storage. It examines the commercial potential and key economic benefits of these technologies to the UK, alongside the key ...

Sep. 19, 2012

By Carbon Trust

Davey to host international clean energy talks

Floating wind turbines are to be the initial focus of a new agreement between Britain and the United States this week as international talks convene in London to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies. Energy Ministers from 23 of the world’s leading economies will gather in London on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss accelerating the transition to clean energy technologies. ...

Apr. 23, 2012

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Renewables Power Britain to New Carbon Emissions Record

On Sunday June 30 carbon emissions from electricity fell to just 97g per kWh, breaking the previous record of 104g per kWh set last summer, and for the first time ever meeting the UK Committee on Climate Change’s 2030 target of 100 g per kWh for a whole day.June 30 was also the first ever day when more than half of Britain’s electricity was powered by renewables – 39% from wind, 9% from solar, 8% ...

Aug. 12, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Lawmakers visit NREL for clean energy solutions

More than half of the states in the U.S. have embraced renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS). Now comes the hard part — complying with those aggressive mandates and building clean energy economies during the deepest national recession in 70 years. Two dozen lawmakers and legislative staffers from Maryland to Washington state visited NREL for three days to learn about clean energy ...

Jun. 29, 2009

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Development banks finance record amount in clean energy

Clean energy financing by the world’s development banks increased 19% last year to break through the $100bn-a-year barrier for the first time. The top three banks were Germany’s KfW, China Development Bank and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). In 2012 development banks financed $109bn in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrical transmission and distribution, ...

Sep. 10, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

World Clean Energy Investment Heads for Second Successive Annual Fall

Global investment in clean energy was $45.9bn in the third quarter of 2013, down 14% on the second quarter of this year and 20% below the number for Q3 2012, according to the latest data on deals and projects compiled by research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The latest figure makes it almost certain that investment in renewable energy and energy-smart technologies such as smart grid, ...

Oct. 14, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Tax Professionals Unfamiliar With US Clean Energy Incentives, Survey Finds

Tax professionals are generally unfamiliar with the various tax incentives available to private investors in clean energy projects, despite the fact that many have participated in other kinds of "tax equity" transactions, according to a survey conducted by Bloomberg BNA in consultation with Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The online survey of subscribers to Bloomberg BNA's Tax and Accounting ...

Mar. 13, 2012

By Bloomberg

Clean Energy Investments in Latin America Total $9.7 billion in 2012

Total new financial investments in clean energy in non-BrazilLatin America rose 127% in 2012 compared to 2011 figures, reaching $4.6 billion. This growth reverses the first global decline in new clean energy investments last year, as the region became more active in renewable energy. The trend emerges as 200 senior level financiers and developers will meet at the 3rd Annual Renewable Energy ...

Apr. 24, 2013

By American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)

China’s power sector heads towards a cleaner future

China’s power capacity will more than double by 2030 and renewables including large hydro will account for more than half of new plants, eroding coal’s dominant share and attracting investment of $1.4 trillion. China’s power sector carbon emissions could be in decline by 2027. China’s power sector is expected to go through significant changes through to 2030, according to ...

Aug. 27, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

A global drilling fund could solve geothermal’s catch-22

The mature and zero-carbon technology of geothermal power is being held back by the cost and uncertainty of drilling wells, but new research suggests a possible answer The Catch-22 problem that is holding back world investment in geothermal power could be addressed via the establishment of a “global geothermal exploration drilling fund”, with either private investors and banks or ...

May 24, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Honors Ten New Energy Pioneers

Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the world's leading provider of news, data and analysis on the clean energy and carbon markets, today announced its selections of 2011 New Energy Pioneers at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in New York City. In its second year, the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Pioneers program identifies companies from across the world that are ...

Apr. 4, 2011

By Bloomberg

Weakest quarter for clean energy investment since 2009

Global investment in clean energy in the first three months of 2013 was lower than in any quarter for the past four years, according to the latest figures from research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The first quarter investment figure for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy-smart technologies was $40.6bn, down 22% on the equivalent period of 2012 and 38% on the final quarter ...

Apr. 15, 2013

By Bloomberg New Energy Finance

NYSE Euronext and Bloomberg New Energy Finance Partner on Launch of Family of Clean Energy Indices

Today, NYSE Euronext in partnership with research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance will launch three regionally-focused clean energy stock indices, enabling the quoted companies most active in the world's historic shift to low-carbon energy to be tracked in unprecedented detail. The indices, covering respectively the Americas, the Europe, Middle East and ...

Nov. 28, 2011

By Bloomberg

Energy storage innovation showcase

Thank you, Ian Arbon, session chairman. And I’d like to thank the Electricity Storage Network, hosts of today’s conference - especially for providing an opportunity to showcase some of DECC’s low carbon innovation projects. I’ve come to you today straight from the launch of my Department’s Global Calculator, which we worked on in collaboration with Climate KIC, ...

Jan. 28, 2015

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

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