Policy, investment and markets Features for June 2012

Policy, investment and markets Features Archive

Is CSP still on track? Is CSP still on track?

Part 1. Is the demise of CSP imminent or is it just a sleeping giant waiting to be revived with new technologies and lower costs? Joyce Laird reports.

Comment: Time to face up to UK biomass challenge

UK: Miles Thomas, operations director for Savills Energy, calls on the biomass industry and its regulators to wise up or risk an expensive failure altogether …

UK ports: ready for Round 3? UK ports: ready for Round 3?

Part 2. As the UK gears up for the Round 3 offshore wind installations, George Marsh asks whether critical parts of the infrastructure – i.e. the ports – are ready. This installment looks at ports in the South and West of the UK, as well as those losing out.

What is the real cost of renewable energy (part 5) What is the real cost of renewable energy (part 5)

Which energy technology really is the most economical, cost-effective solution for the long term? Gail Rajgor continues her foray into the real costs of renewable energy – looking closer at Solar PV.

Comment: Does Green make for a clean exit?

Ian Thomas, MD of Turquoise International explores how to approach capital raising and finding the right investors for your business