Bioenergy Features for April 2013

Bioenergy Features Archive

Is there a future for EU Ethanol? Is there a future for EU Ethanol?

Part 2. The closure of loopholes for imports will see European production and US product competing on a much more level playing field.

Is there a future for EU Ethanol? Is there a future for EU Ethanol?

Part 1. 2012 saw the US biofuels market struggle in the wake of a drought crisis, where conditions in Europe improved. But major barriers to growth remain though, says Toby Cohen.

What now for the “impotent” ETS? What now for the “impotent” ETS?

The European Parliament has voted against propping up the EU’s emissions trading scheme in a move that sent prices plunging to new lows in the world’s biggest carbon market. what happens now?

Coatings: protecting renewable energy equipment Coatings: protecting renewable energy equipment

All renewable energy systems rely on precision electronics to ensure they can deliver energy in a consistent manner. These electronics are subject to harsh use and hostile environments and need ­protection. One solution is Parylene protective coatings.

Renewable energy project monitor Renewable energy project monitor

Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Here we look at developments in January and February 2013.