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Power can challenge poverty – and that makes universal energy access a must

Half the world's population lacks access to modern energy, but efforts to end power poverty by 2030 are gaining real momentum

Tidy St: Shining a light on community energy efficiency

Residents of a Brighton street are taking part in a project to monitor daily energy use

Science Council launches the 'Hidden Science Map'

www.hiddensciencemap.org  was launched to tempt all scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to volunteer 10 minutes of their time to tell the world about the science they use everyday.

The Science Council is calling all types of science people to come out and help them show just how much science and maths is used every day all over the UK, and the amazing range of different jobs there are out there.

How to inspire children into studying science

Canada’s Largest Wind Farm Approved

The proposed wind farm is being called the Blackspring Ridge I Wind Project and is expected to have a total generating capacity of 300 megawatts.

Wave Power Device Ready For Scotland

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has just completed construction on one its largest wave energy device yet and promises to deliver up to 150 kW by harnessing the power of the ocean’s movements.

A New Wave Energy Prototype Exceeds Expectations

The case for commercialized wave energy is enjoying another surge forward now that Columbia Power Technologies has officially deployed a prototype wave energy device and secured fresh funding from both private and government backers.

New solar tower design in Sevilla, Spain

The world's first commercial solar tower plant gives a breathtaking glimpse of the future of power generation.

Underwater nuclear stations destined for English channel?

New fuel cell design is key to affordable solar power

From his childhood in segregated Mobile, Alabama, to his run-ins with a nay-saying scientific establishment, the engineer Lonnie Johnson has never paid much heed to those who told him what he could and couldn’t accomplish. Best known for creating the state-of-the-art Super Soaker squirt gun, Johnson believes he now holds the key to affordable solar power.

Whisky Biofuel?

Scottish scientists develops biofuel from the by-products of the distilling process.  

Discover Magazine

Information about new developments in science, technology and the environment

New Diplomas for 14-19 year olds

September 2008 saw the launch of a new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds. The new Diploma offers a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience - all designed to prepare young people for wherever they want to go in life. Whether they've got a career in mind, hope to go to university or just want to see what's out there, the Diploma is the perfect way to explore their options.

Two of the new Diplomas, Engineering and Construction and the Built Environment, provide great opportunities for energy studies. Example activities could include investigating the thermal insulation of buildings and the installation of renewable sources of energy.

UPI Energy news

Up to date news on the energy industry.

Special Report: Energy

Special report from the Financial Times covering a variety of areas in the Energy sector.

Global Energy Guide

Special report from the BBC exploring the different technologies available.

Greenpeace Efficiencity

Greenpeace has launched a virtual town which generates its own electricity and its own heat, instead of relying on coal and nuclear power. It is based on real world examples in pioneering towns across the UK, which are fighting climate change and using a decentralised energy supply.

BBC - Energy in the UK

BBC Special Report on Energy issues in the UK.

Reuters Energy News

All the latest news on the Energy sector from Reuters.

FT Africa Oil and Gas Report

A report detailing the issues in the African energy sector.

Guardian

Various news stories from the Guardian's energy section.