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Qantas hopes rubbish-burning biofuel plant will fly

QANTAS is planning to build a biofuel plant in Sydney which will burn rubbish in an effort to power the airline's fleet with greener...

EU Boost for Africa's New Renewable Development

Travellers to Cape Verde will soon spot visible evidence of the tiny African island nation's big ambitions in renewable energy set against its beautiful...

The Big List: 2010's Biggest Renewable Energy Projects

Renewable energy development continued at a good pace this year, with record-breaking projects announced almost as often as once per week. The editors of...

Tanzania plans $120 million, 50 MW wind power project

Prolonged drought at hydropower stations and rising fuel prices have resulted in acute energy shortfalls, forcing the state-run power utility to introduce rolling blackouts. Construction...

Tanzania plans $120 million, 50 MW wind power project

Tanzania will begin construction of a $120 million wind power project early next year to curb chronic energy shortages in east Africa's second-biggest economy,...

Scientists seek climate clues in shattered glass

The study found that tiny particles of dust, released into the air when dirt is broken apart, follow similar fragmentation patterns as glass. Dust plays...

EU Boost for Africa's New Renewable Development

RECP, an EU-Africa energy pact, is aiming to help bring modern and sustainable energy services to at least 100 million Africans by 2020. By...

Solar wafer manufacturer LDK

Solar has a strong order book for 2011 as global demand remains strong and is likely to revise up its full-year revenue target. Chairman...

Morocco draws on the elements for its green energy project

Water, sun and wind: Morocco has launched an ambitious programme to harness the elements to produce "green" electricity to reduce its dependence on energy...

Biofuel Demand Driving Africa "Land Grab"

Biofuel demand is driving a new "land grab" in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in...

Inauguration Of First Concentrix Solar Power Facility In South Africa

Paving the way for solar power projects in South Africa, Concentrix Solar has announced that it is going to inaugurate its first power facility...

New Consortium To Drive Hybrid Energy Development

In a landmark event for the energy industry, four major industry players have joined forces to form the Hybrid Energy Consortium, focused on the...

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China CORNEX signed cooperation agreement with the Italian Cestari Group

On November 13, CORNEX signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Italian company Cestari Group in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. According to the agreement,...

Solar Leader Enphase Energy Cutting 500 Jobs

California-based Enphase Energy, a company known for its solar power and electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, announced it is laying off about 500 workers....

Cincinnati’s solar array powers city operations, tens of thousands of homes

A sprawling solar array in Highland County now powers 20% of Cincinnati's operations and tens of thousands of homes. Cincinnati’s 900-acre solar farm was completed...

1.2-GW solar panel assembly facility to open in Puerto Rico

A contract solar panel assembly facility will soon open in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, that will supply the utility-scale market on the island and hopefully...