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Taking a united approach to battery recycling
15/02/2009
Taking a united approach to battery recycling
The new EU Battery Directive came into force in October 2008 and is set to change how spent batteries are processed at national level. Some Member States have already been showing the way. Following in the footsteps of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, the Battery...
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Rising tide of marine energy to lift the UK
21/01/2009
Rising tide of marine energy to lift the UK
The United Kingdom is at the forefront of marine energy research and development, and many believe this growing sector could in the future meet a fifth of all British energy demands. The development of marine energy is progressing at a fast pace in the UK. Through the combined efforts of both...
United Kingdom
Solar photovoltaics set to provide 12% of Europe's electricity by 2020
06/01/2009
Solar photovoltaics set to provide 12% of Europe's electricity by 2020
The European PV industry has redefined its targets following technological developments and rising energy prices. The sector aims to supply 12% of Europe's electricity by 2020. During the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) September 2008 conference in Valencia, Spain, an...
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Balancing electrical energy supply and demand
07/11/2008
Balancing electrical energy supply and demand
Renewable energy presents a challenge: how to meet peak demand with increasing reliance on intermittent sources. A new analysis explores storage options to facilitate use of renewables. The challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions has prompted a shift from conventional power stations to...
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Synergies power Danish-Swedish eco-technology cluster
04/11/2008
Synergies power Danish-Swedish eco-technology cluster
Øresund Environment is a regional eco-innovation forum bringing together researchers, businesses and policymakers to drive development of green technologies, mobility and cities. Denmark and Sweden have long histories of environmental awareness and action to protect their natural heritage. They...
Denmark

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