Energy efficiency News for January 2017

Energy efficiency News Archive

E.ON to participate in European smart grid project InterFlex

E.ON has joined the European smart grid project InterFlex that aims to explore new ways of using various forms of flexibilities to optimize electric power systems on a local scale.

Hydrogen Council launched in Davos as 13 major companies join to promote hydrogen

Thirteen leading energy, transport and industrial companies chose the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland to launch the 'Hydrogen Council', a global initiative that provides a united vision and long-term ambition for using hydrogen to foster the ‘energy transition’ to sustainable energy.

Official report highlights potential of tidal lagoon technology Official report highlights potential of tidal lagoon technology

RenewableUK is welcoming a review of the benefits of tidal lagoon energy. The study was commissioned by the Government, and carried out by the former Energy Minister Charles Hendry.

Scotland sets two wind power records Scotland sets two wind power records

Scotland set two new wind power records at the end of December, according to data released by WWF Scotland.

Costa Rica generates almost 100% renewable energy in 2016 Costa Rica generates almost 100% renewable energy in 2016

For 271 days of 2016, Costa Rica ran on 100% renewable electricity and, for the second consecutive year, surpassed 98% of generation with five clean sources in the year.

Antigua and Barbuda in strong position to accelerate renewable energy deployment, says report

An IRENA report has found that 75 per cent of Antigua’s peak energy demand could be met with renewables