As you may have seen OPEC is hurting and the recently issued annual World Oil Outlook report is just crazy for more oil. The reports sums up 2015 as Challenging: Since the publication of the 2014 edition of the WOO in November last year, the most obvious market development has been the oil price […]
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The UK government has once again messed around with the renewals industry and updated the Feed In Tariffs rates. Last week the all knowing DECC announced the details: As widely expected the rates are due to be reduced, however, after industry consultation the reductions are not as drastic as initially expected. Installing solar on your roof
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It is close to the shortest day of the year and the least productive day in the Northern half of the planet to produce solar energy. A great time to reflect on the approach of our fine Government to energy security and their carbon reduction plan. Today also sees the last remaining UK coal mine
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The Renault Nissan Alliance will concentrate on mass-market electric cars, rather than luxury models, CEO Carlos Ghosn told reporters at the recent Tokyo Motor Show The success of the Tesla Model S has automakers–particularly German automakers–scrambling to build pricey luxury plug-in electric cars to compete with the upstart from Silicon Valley. But the automaker that’s sold
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All EVinfo Cables on Sale over Black Friday weekend. Save 15% on charging cables – use coupon BlackFriday at the checkout. All TYpe 1 to Type 2 Charging cables – Boost the range on your Nissan Leaf or Outlander Plug IN with a new cable and remove Range anxiety.
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It seem that the VW Group will not offer compensation to European customers who bought a diesel car with “cheat” software, taking a different tack from in the U.S. where the automaker will provide a goodwill package worth $1,000 to affected owners. In Europe, the automaker will tailor a package of measures to ensure that owners
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An interesting report from Lazard and covered in the FT confirms what we have known for some time. The cost of battery storage is falling so quickly that they are becoming an increasingly viable option to support the stability of power grids with distributed generation. Power storage has been exceedingly expensive and complex, however battery
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The Government has announced plans to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025 and restrict their use by 2023. Announcing the decision ahead of a major speech this morning which will set out a new direction for energy policy which has energy security at the heart of it and delivers for families and businesses, Energy
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We found this news clip on the BBC website entitled The drone that can plant trees An interesting idea that is under development by a firm called, BioCarbon Engineering, who have announced that it will begin planting one billion trees per year using drone technology, in an effort to combat the massive levels of deforestation that
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We just drove a new Outlander PHEV vehicle. The latest version for 2016 is a slight improvement over the 2015 model. The interior is slightly more refined with better looking trim and nicer seats and general fit. The engine, batteries and motors are unchanged. Mitsubishi offers three variants for 2016: The GX3h, GX4h and the
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