green electricity

New era dawns for UK renewable energy industry

Last edited 4 April 2001 at 8:00am
4 April, 2001

The UK wind industry had a massive boost today when the Crown Estate gave the green light to 18 new offshore wind farms around the coast of England and Wales, with the combined potential to supply one million homes.

Article tagged as: alternative fuels, climate change, green electricity, press releases, renewable energy, wind power

TXU Europe and Greenpeace deliver solar justice for victims

Last edited 25 April 2000 at 8:00am
25 April, 2000

A children's adventure playground in East London is making solar-power history by becoming the first electricity customer in the UK to receive solar justice - thanks to Solarnet - a breakthrough deal offered by energy company TXU Europe with the support of Greenpeace.

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Breaking the solar impasse

Last edited 2 March 2000 at 9:00am
Publication date: 
1 October, 1999

Greenpeace believes that given the environmental imperatives now facing all countries the stage is set for explosive growth in the market for solar electric power. Why is it still not happening?

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Response to Government renewable energy review

Last edited 7 February 2000 at 9:00am
7 February, 2000

The Government has announced its policy on renewable energy after a review that started in June 1997. It puts an on obligation on electricity suppliers to provide power from renewable sources at the cheapest price. This will encourage the use of cheap, dirty "renewable" technologies like waste incineration and excludes offshore wind, wave and solar power.

Article tagged as: climate change, energy review, green electricity, press releases, renewable energy

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