Research & Technology
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green technology news, from low carbon innovations and battery technology to smart cars and emissions technology,
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Whether it’s ceiling tiles that absorb heat, or a thermostat that can 'learn’ people’s behaviour, the challenges posed by getting our buildings more energy efficient is throwing up some exciting innovations. Louise Bateman finds out from the experts the energy efficiency innovations showing the most promise.
Green Futures' Martin Wright polls the opinions of some leading future thinkers about the green technologies we might we be looking back on in 2035.
Wind and solar energy company Ecotricity is for the first time taking the plunge into energy generated by the sea, announcing plans today that it is backing a novel wave power device called Searaser.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles could be available to consumers and businesses within the next four years under plans launched today by Business Minister Mark Prisk.
In what scientists are describing as a potential breakthrough for global warming, they have found that a molecule in the earth’s atmosphere could cool the planet.
More research on the risks and governance of geoengineering the planet's climate by reflecting sunlight into space is needed, a grouping of science bodies and a green NGO have said, as the end of the first week of UN climate talks nears.
A 100 tonne carbon capture pilot plant began operating at Ferrybridge coal power station in Yorkshire today.
Initial prototype testing of Mitsubishi’s SeaAngel, a seven megawatt offshore wind turbine with a diameter of over 165 metres, will begin in the UK next year.
Mongolia is to launch one of the world's biggest ice-making experiments later this month in an attempt to combat the adverse affects of global warming and the urban heat island effect.
In a sign that UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) is getting back on track, SSE announced today it would be jointly developing a demonstration project at its Peterhead gas-fired power station with Shell.
The Isle of Wight is to become a test-bed for smart grid technology through a new partnership that brings together some of the leading players in the market.
A new £15 million green enterprise centre is set to be built at the University of East Anglia (UEA), promising low carbon jobs and economic growth for the East of England.
Scientists have published the world's first research paper on work that tested the viability of urine as a potential fuel for Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) in order to directly produce electricity.
A new study has been launched to examine whether floating wind turbine structures can help meet Government targets to reduce the cost of offshore wind.
A project demonstrating how floating structures for wind turbines could bring down the cost of offshore wind by opening up new areas off the coast of the UK to renewable energy generation is looking for partners.