Green building Features for December 2011

Green building Features Archive

Renewable energy in the developing world: case studies Renewable energy in the developing world: case studies

Accolades like the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy raise the profile of community energy schemes in the developing world. We look at a few of those that impressed the judges this year.

Smart grid will “raise ceiling for use of renewables” Smart grid will “raise ceiling for use of renewables”

The EU wants electricity distribution systems that can utilise more solar and wind energy – and 16 European partners from 10 countries are now playing a key role in preparing for them.

UK latest: FiT cut timing provoked outrage across the board UK latest: FiT cut timing provoked outrage across the board

Since the UK Government went public with its decision to slash subsidies for Solar PV – setting a cut off date of 12 December for the old tariff level – the repercussions continue to reverberate around the industry with a legal challenge now underway.

Could the solar industry help Greece's woes? Could the solar industry help Greece's woes?

Thinking about Greece used to create a picture of a summer holiday spent on the beach in the sun, sailing the steady winds of the Meltemi in the Cyclades. But today the country is intent on becoming the energy hub of Southeast Europe. So should the financial troubles facing it put off potential investors?

Renewable energy project monitor Renewable energy project monitor

September/October: Our monthly column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace.