Renewable Energy Generation to Expand UK Waste-fired Bioenergy Plan
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd., a British low-carbon asset developer backed by BlackRock Inc., will build six waste-to-power plants with Caterpillar Inc. and Finning U.K. Ltd. in an expansion of plans published last month.
EU Leaders Said to Delay Decision on 2030 Targets for Emissions
European Union leaders intend next month to agree on a timeline for developing energy and climate targets for 2030, delaying a final decision on the polices, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Musk Says Renewable Energy Shift to Bring ‘Strife’ for Utilities
Tesla Motors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said shifting to greater use of solar and wind power will challenge utility companies.
Iberdrola-Backed AlgaEnergy May Build Mexico Biomass Plant
AlgaEnergy SA, part-owned by Spain’s Iberdrola SA and Repsol SA, is in talks with potential partners to set up a plant in Mexico to supply the American markets with biomass made from algae.
Energy Price Concerns Resonate in EU Talks on 2030 Climate Goals
The European Union should ensure that future climate and energy policies do not undermine the competitiveness of its industry, already weakened by a price gap with the U.S., the bloc’s member states said.
The latest hydroelectric power news and information
The latest hydroelectric power news and information for March 2014
Renewable Energy in MENA Area to Double Next Year, Desertec Says
Clean energy assets in the Middle East and North Africa will more than double in capacity by the end of next year, the Dii GmbH industry association said.
Will UK Carbon Emission Rules Lead to Energy Shortages?
The U.K. risks power shortages because utilities may react to Europe’s toughest carbon emissions rules by closing plants without replacing them.
BP Scraps Renewable Energy Goal After Investing $8.3 Billion
BP Plc, recovering from an oil spill that may cost it as much as $42 billion, said it hasn’t set a new target for investing in renewable energy after investing $8.3 billion in the business.
Suez Environnement to Build Waste-to-Energy Plant in China
Suez Environnement, Europe’s second-biggest water company, and Chinese partners agreed to build an incinerator near Shanghai to treat hazardous and medical waste that will generate steam and supply energy.