A leading scientist at Berkeley has said that the advances in synthetic biology could lead to the replacement of transport fuels using natural, organic produce.

The professor, who has achieved world-wide fame for his combating malaria said: "We've shown we can... Read More

The troubles in North Africa have led insurers to warn contractors based in such volatile areas that they face significant financial losses if not adequately covered.

As the turmoil in Libya spirals even further out of control, more and more... Read More

A nationwide network of training for renewable skills has been given the green light by the Government.

The National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies will provide training in the design, installation and maintenance of technologies such as solar thermal, photovoltaics,... Read More

Businesses have been urged to lock down their energy prices in response to increasing oil prices.

Andrew Diplock at Welsh energy consultancy UES issued this advice: "The wave of serious unrest in the Middle East and... Read More

A report released today has shown that some countries and technologies are finding current economic conditions extremely challenging and it could have a negative impact upon the future of UK renewables.

Despite investment in new technologies hitting record levels, Ernst &... Read More

Vertical axis offshore wind turbines could provide a cheap alternative to conventional horizontal turbines.

These are the new findings of a £2.8m Nova project, which was commissioned by the Energy Technologies Institute.

ETI... Read More

A special coating put onto heat exchangers in appliances like chillers and air conditioning units could save energy and reduce businesses' carbon footprint.

Using the anti-corrosion coating could reduce energy bills, lower carbon footprints, and extend the lifetime... Read More

Unrest in the Middle East is the reason for the current oil price spike, says EnergyQuote JHA analyst Andrew Hill.

Mr Hill told ELN: "The political unrest in Libya, and other countries such as Tunisia, Egypt and Bahrain, is undoubtedly the... Read More

Oil prices stood at $111.01 a barrel yesterday after nearly hitting $120 a barrel, a two-year high, said the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

This price, for an OPEC basket of twelve crudes, represents a sharp increase on the previous... Read More

Homeowners will lose out if too many large solar projects claim FiTs funding, according to Chris Huhne.

The Energy Secretary has warned that a rapid expansion of solar projects in the South West could lead to 'boom and bust".

In an article... Read More