Gasification system claims near 100% efficiency

A new system, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts, pioneers a built-in catalyst to maximise the amount of carbon monoxide and hydrogen produced.

Plant to generate electricity from municipal waste

The world’s first power plant that converts rubbish into gas for use in advanced fuel cells could begin construction in the UK as early as next year.

The power of the people is the motive for green change

Twelve bored strangers sit in an airless room, their hearts racing on cheap coffee, and their only motivation a second chocolate Hobnob and the promise of a small cheque. It’s hardly the stuff of dreams. But for too long it’s been the source of inspiration, if such it can be called, for public sector research into sustainability challenges.

The power of the sun in a nuclear state

The French Government is aggressively developing its solar power infrastructure, investing in photovoltaic (PV) plants and providing tax breaks for commercial and private producers of the renewable energy.

German town pools produce for biogas

A German town is poised to be the host of the world’s first biogas heat and power network. Lunen’s 91,000 people will soon have half their energy needs met from the 2.5MW plant, which converts animal manure and crop waste into methane.

Robotic fish to detect shipping pollution

A new breed of sniffer fish: carp-like machines are to be released into the waters of the Spanish port of Gijon to help detect pollutants from shipping and leaks from local pipelines.

Eden Project plans to tap 'hot rock' technology

The Eden Project, Cornwall’s acclaimed eco-centre, has teamed up with EGS Energy to create the country’s first geothermal power plant. Planned for the vast former clay pit near St Austell, the plant would draw heat from the granite rock strata, via deep boreholes.