Offshore wind now cheaper energy source than nuclear power
Offshore wind is set to become a cheaper energy source than nuclear power for the first time ever according to new government figures
Living off the grid: becoming self-suffient
Andrew Mills outlines how to become self-sufficient and the alternative ways that enable you to switch off from modern life, whilst still living comfortably
Scientists harness bacteria that converts solar energy into renewable fuel
Scientists have created a 'cyborg' bacteria covered in semiconductors that can change the sun's energy, CO2, and water into a new renewable fuel source
Driving renewable energy research and innovation in FP9
Greg Arrowsmith, Policy Advisor at EUREC outlines how effective projects drive the EU to keep powering renewable energy research and innovation
Green energy is the solution to a number of challenges
Morten Helveg Petersen, Member and VP of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee at the European Parliament discusses the importance of green energy.
Citizen participation in energy-related activities
ENTRUST is a H2020 project exploring human behaviour towards energy-related activities. University College Cork’s Niall Dunphy explains
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Delivering flexible and secure energy solutions
Dom Barton, of Metropolitan Infrastructure Limited explores the national challenge to deliver sustainable, affordable and secure energy solutions
Nuclear fusion faces delays until 2050
Experts have claimed that we may have to wait until the second half of the century for nuclear fusion energy
Nuclear fusion is a process...
Exploring lower cost pathways to economical fusion power
The cost of fusion energy development is a significant reason why progress remains challenging. Scott C. Hsu of the Los Alamos National Laboratory explains
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Energy efficient industrial technology programme worth £9.2m launched
A four-year scheme aimed at developing energy efficient technology in the industrial sector has been launched
Innovation is necessary to create clean, efficient energy
Open Access Government highlights how the US Department of Energy is streamlining energy use to improve economic efficiency and provide clean energy.
Clean energy is vital for all of Europe
In a speech, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner, Miguel Arias Cañete, highlights the clean energy transition taking place across Europe
European Sustainable Energy Week aims to raise awareness
A series of activities aimed at supporting initiatives to create sustainable energy have been the focus of European Sustainable Energy Week
Delivering flexible and secure energy solutions
Dom Barton, of Metropolitan Infrastructure Limited explores the national challenge to deliver sustainable, affordable and secure energy solutions
Reducing energy consumption requires communication
Thomas N. Mikkelsen highlights how Natconsumers has developed a methodology to communicate more effectively with consumers to reduce energy consumption
Fusion energy could be the future of power production
Neil Alexander for the Canadian Nuclear Association shares why society should be looking to fusion energy to power homes and businesses in the future
Fusion energy: Unlocking the zero-emission grid
The opportunities provided by fusion should not be overlooked. Here, Michael Delage, of General Fusion Inc. explains the potential of the energy source
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Using surplus heat to create healthier environments
Surplus heat from cities and industry can help create healthier environments. The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences’s Håkan Sandin explains
FinnFusion: Advancing fusion research in Finland
The FinnFusion Consortium focuses on two centres of excellence, fusion power plant analysis and remote handling, explains Dr Tuomas Tala
Swedish district heating: Reducing the nation’s CO2 emissions
Annika Johannesson, Communications Manager, Swedenergy explores how the Swedish district heating network is helping to lower emissions
