Western Europe

German government invests €2.5M in OPV research

December 2, 2008 - News brief - Konarka Technologies spearheads the consortium, which aims to extend the life of organic solar photovoltaics. Full Story »

French researcher boosts efficiency of methanol fuel cell

November 24, 2008 - Best of the web - Study using microfuel cells at room temperature find high efficiencies with low fuel needs, further positioning the energy source for use in consumer devices. Full Story »

Cutting the cost of offshore wind

October 22, 2008 - Exclusive - The U.K.'s Carbon Trust is teaming up with five energy companies in a £30 million initiative to tackle rising costs in the industry. Full Story »

Liquavista launches low-power displays

October 17, 2008 - Exclusive - The Netherlands-based company says its electrowetting displays use about 90 percent less power than LCDs. Full Story »

Masdar takes stake in London Array

October 17, 2008 - News brief - The Abu Dhabi group bought 20 percent of the giant offshore wind power project from Germany's E.ON. Full Story »

Report calls for forest preservation

October 15, 2008 - Exclusive - But the U.K. review says a lot of cash from the international community will be needed to boost sustainable forestry. Full Story »

Renault-Nissan, EDF in electric car partnership

October 9, 2008 - News brief - The companies plan to launch zero emission vehicles in the country in 2011. Full Story »

Siemens, E.ON sign €275M deal for offshore wind

October 8, 2008 - News brief - 207 MW project to have 90 turbines off the coast of Denmark, a world leader in offshore wind. Full Story »

EnergyMixx plans €500M for Italy renewable energy

October 6, 2008 - News brief - Deal with Deutsche Bank allows Swiss company to change focus from technology acquisitions to operation of renewable projects. Full Story »

Marine power heats up in Scotland

October 1, 2008 - Exclusive - ScottishPower is going big with tidal, as Scottish waters open up for the first commercial wave and tidal projects in the U.K. Full Story »
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