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[photo] Cooler memory chips key to energy savings?
Data centre managers could save tens of thousands of pounds a year on power bills by specifying lower power memory chips, according to US chip maker Qimonda.
14 Feb 2007
Small planes the focus of electrical controls project
Engineers at the University of Manchester will shortly begin working on a project that will contribute to the development of cheaper, lighter and greener small passenger aircraft.
7 Feb 2007
London Olympics 'The greenest in history'
Tony Blair has visited the 2012 Olympic Park by boat. The 20-minute river trip coincided with the launch of a sustainable development strategy, complete with promises that London 2012 will be "the greenest games in history."
7 Feb 2007
Downing st welcomes Bush commitment on petrol usage
Downing Street has welcomed President George Bush's call for a 20% cut in US petrol usage by 2017.
7 Feb 2007

30 Jan 07 BT extends green power contract
26 Jan 07 Energy firm submits applications for new offshore wind farm
25 Jan 07 Mixed views on new renewable energy form
25 Jan 07 EU shocks switchgear cartel with 750m euro fine
22 Jan 07 Biotech firm awarded £560,000 to boost 'green' fuel development
17 Jan 07 Britain to lead the way with green scheme
17 Jan 07 £96m waste-burning scheme to power homes
17 Jan 07 Prince's eco-friendly homes go on display
17 Jan 07 Climate change report has positive outlook, insists Stern
10 Jan 07 Summit debates 'Zero Carbon' homes plan
10 Jan 07 EU energy targets 'not enough to battle climate change'
10 Jan 07 Climate change 'The biggest business opportunity'
05 Jan 07 Waterwheel Invention Promises Cheap Electricity
04 Jan 07 World's Oldest Nuclear Power Stations To Close
03 Jan 07 LED Traffic Lights 'Could Cut CO2 Emissions'
20 Dec 06 Calls for 'Eco' Labelling on Electrical Gadgets
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Buildings electrical technology
09 Feb 07 Low-Wind-Speed Blade Prototype Advances
02 Feb 07 Tantalum and polymer capacitors for mil/aero
02 Feb 07 Online design centre supports PSU design
26 Jan 07 SMUD Teams with California City to Speed Solar Installations
26 Jan 07 Aircraft loom assemblies approved for Eurofighter
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Nuclear power
13 Feb 07 N Korea agrees to dismantle N-programme
11 Feb 07 N. Korea nuclear talks stall
11 Feb 07 Iran says nuclear program will continue
08 Feb 07 US may set-up international nuke fuel bank
08 Feb 07 UK Atomic Energy Authority: Norman Harrison appointed Chief Executive
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Power conversion and applications
10 Feb 07 National RPS Bill Introduced on Capitol Hill
09 Feb 07 Q-Cells AG Secures Supplies of Metallurgical Silicon
09 Feb 07 Solar to Electricity in Glass Windows is Patent Pending
09 Feb 07 Banks, Manufacturers Offer New Ways to Finance Solar
09 Feb 07 Canadian Hydro to Acquire GW Power Corporation
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Power systems equipment
09 Feb 07 California Chamber of Commerce Supports Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Line
09 Feb 07 Georgia to sell plants to EnergoPro
09 Feb 07 Scottish transmission line enquiry begins
09 Feb 07 Emfesz to construct $2 billion power station in Hungary
07 Feb 07 U.S. Geothermal Recognizes Potential at Neal Hot Springs
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Power trading and supply
13 Feb 07 Cheaper Electricity Generates Fall
05 Feb 07 Cold blast fuels record electricity demand
28 Jan 07 Dabhol to produce electricity at Rs 2.83 per unit
28 Jan 07 Attack on power line results in power cut in three Nigerian states
15 Jan 07 Flood updates: Electricity, water supply resumes to many areas
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