The Waltz of the MirrorsIf less than 1% of the world’s deserts were used to concentrate solar power, enough electricity could be produced to supply the entire planet. (Jun. '08)
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Norway joins race to build world's largest wind turbineGiant 10MW turbine will be tested on land before being installed in North Sea
European Firms See Windfall in Renewable EnergyEuropean governments failed to help along an international treaty to stop global warming at the United Nations climate change summit in December, but their engineering and power industries see business opportunities in renewable energy sources and their smart management
North East England plans giant wind turbine test rigOffshore wind centre of excellence to add another string to its bow
Heat from the Centre of the EarthHeat from the Centre of the EarthGeothermal energy has always been used by man, but it wasn’t until the late 19th century that geothermal energy was “re-discovered” and used on an industrial scale. (Jul. '08)
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The End of Fossil EnergyThanks to innovative techniques and a more ecological lifestyle, the municipality of Växjö, in Sweden, could be on its way to become the first fossil fuel free city in the world. (Apr. '08)
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Waste Products May Soon Be Used To Power CitiesResearchers from the University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) have calculated the energy and economic potential of urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry for generating electricity in Spain.
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Racing for Renewables

Just a decade ago, criticism rained down on sunny, windy Portugal for not making the most of nature's gifts to develop renewable energy sources. Now all signs indicate that it did not fall on deaf ears, as the country has become a leader in the field.