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Renewables provide half of UK’s electricity for the first time

Renewables provide half of UK’s electricity for the first time

Tom Lawson
10 June, 2017

Favourable weather conditions during a spell one day last week helped the UK’s renewable energy sector set a new record for sustainable power production

A bacteria-powered origami battery that could help beat disease

A bacteria-powered origami battery that could help beat disease

Positive News
1 July, 2015

A new origami paper battery, which is powered by bacteria and costs five US cents (3p), could revolutionise the diagnosis of diseases in developing and remote areas

Can the people power Britain?

Can the people power Britain?

Positive News
31 January, 2013

Locally-owned renewable energy projects offer more than just clean energy; they could be a practical route to empowering people and nurturing their wellbeing, believes Matt Mellen. He sits in on [...]

Solar Boat Goes Around the World

Solar Boat Goes Around the World

Positive News Archive
7 December, 2010

The biggest solar boat in history, the T˚ranor PlanetSolar is currently circumnavigating the globe to prove that sunshine is the fuel of the future

World's Biggest Solar Power Station

World's Biggest Solar Power Station

Positive News Archive
14 September, 2010

After opening the biggest solar thermal power station ever built, Spain has become a world leader in solar energy generation

Positive Changes for Wind Power

Positive Changes for Wind Power

Positive News Archive
4 May, 2010

US based company and wind turbine developer WindSail have been addressing what some people site as the drawbacks to wind power with a comprehensively positive response.

Energy Out of the Blue

Energy Out of the Blue

Positive News Archive
2 March, 2010

A new wave-energy device has become operational off the north coast of Scotland.

A New Generation Shifts into Gear

A New Generation Shifts into Gear

Positive News Archive
30 November, 2009

There is a shift taking place. Against the odds, climate change isbeing treated by an increasing amount of people, as something that canbe turned into a positive opportunity.

Energising Independence

Energising Independence

Positive News Archive
23 November, 2009

Landmark moment for a more sustainable future as the nation's first energy micro grid powers up.

Drumming Up Hope

Drumming Up Hope

Positive News Archive
23 November, 2009

Partnership for Youth Empowerment, is an international network that teams up with communities to provide transformative arts programmes for young people.

Power Shift: UK's Youth on Campaign of Hope

Power Shift: UK's Youth on Campaign of Hope

Positive News Archive
7 October, 2009

Young people from all over the country are coming together this weekend for 'Power Shift', an unprecedented event at the Institute of Education in London.

Power and Place conference

Power and Place conference

Positive News Archive
28 September, 2009

The most recent evidence on both climate security and energy security reveals an urgent situation. Solutions do exist and a conference at the Centre for Alternative Energy will be exploring [...]

Rolling Out Power to the People

Rolling Out Power to the People

Positive News Archive
8 September, 2009

Imagine each and every surface under the sun covered with a film that captures light and transforms it into electricity.

Power Up Gambia

Power Up Gambia

Positive News Archive
8 September, 2009

'A dream come true,' was how Kebba Badgie, the hospital's chief executive, described the new solar panels that stand outside his medical centre.

Salt is the Solution

Salt is the Solution

Positive News Archive
10 March, 2009

A new approach is being explored by the solar power industries that could soon eliminate the problem of solar powers inability to generate electricity at night.

Settle for Water Power

Settle for Water Power

Positive News Archive
24 November, 2008

Local and sustainable power generation projects, owned and run by local people and generating power for local amenities, represents social enterprise working at its best.

Community Power

Community Power

Positive News Archive
15 September, 2008

Limpsfield Village, Surrey, has recently won an O2 It's YourCommunity' award and has been granted a generous sum of money for theirRiver Eden Project'.

The Power of Hope

The Power of Hope

Positive News Archive
19 March, 2008

The Power of Hope unleashes the positive potential of youth through arts-centered, multicultural learning programmes.

Carrot Power

Carrot Power

Positive News Archive
21 March, 2007

A new and revolutionary material made from the humble carrot could soonbegin to replace materials such as glass fibre and carbon fibre in allsorts of things, from fishing rods to car parts.

International Power Summit

International Power Summit

Positive News Archive
3 January, 2007

DATE: 22-25 February 2007

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