April 01, 2010
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter April 01, 2010 |
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Could the Thames help power London?
The Environment Agency is inviting tenders for hydroelectricity installations at three of its weirs on the River Thames, after research earlier this month revealed small scale hydropower is failing to fulfil its potential as a sustainable form of energy. The Agency is calling on developers to submit proposals to construct and operate sustainable hydropower schemes at Bell near Egham, Sunbury and Teddington, after the weirs were identified as sites of high potential for future hydropower development. The three sites were identified following a screening process for all 44 weirs on the ... |
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UK climbs renewable investment global league table
The UK is rising up the rankings of the best countries to invest in renewable energy projects, largely because of new government initiatives and incentives. The latest global Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices from Big Four accountancy firm Ernst & Young shows that even in advance of plans for a green investment bank announced in last week`s Budget, the UK has climbed two places in the unofficial league table to tie with Spain in fifth place. The UK`s recent strong performance comes on the back of the government`s proposals to extend the Renewables Obligation incentive scheme ... |
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