Half Brazil's Energy from Renewable Sources
BRAZIL - Almost half of Brazil's energy comes from renewable sources, according to a report from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.

Biomass Plant for Klamath County Oregon
US - Plans have been put forward to the Oregon authorities for a wood wasste burning biomass plant in Klamath County.

Biomass Plant Planned for Vancouver
US - Plans are being put forward for a biomass plant in Vancouver, Washington.

SunPower Solar Technology US Government Sites
US - SunPower's solar technology is to be installed at several US government properties, including for the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), the General Services Administration...

China Guangdong Nuclear Builds Wind Farm
CHINA - China Guangdong Nuclear Wind Power Company has started work on a 32.3 MW wind power project at Taishan Wencun.

Student Biodiesel Initiative Begins
US - The next generation of scientists in the US is gearing up to lead America's energy efforts with biodiesel at the forefront.

Plans Submitted for Solar Plant
UK - Plans have been submitted for a large-scale solar power plant near Louth in England, which is believed to be the largest solar project submitted so far in the UK.

Belarus to Build 300MW Wind Farms
BELARUS - Belarus is planning to build wind farms with a total capacity of 300MW between 2011-2015.

Brazil and China in African Biofuel Projects
AFRICA - Brazil is to join forces with China to produce biofuels in Africa.

KiOR Plans Biofuels from Wood Chips
US - Texas-based biofuel company KiOR is planning to build three plants in Mississippi over the next five years to produce biofuels from wood chips.

India to Add 100MW Solar Power
INDIA - The Indian New and Renewable Energy Ministry has signed power purchase agreements for 100MW solar energy as part of the national plan to develop renewable energy.

Go-ahead for Wind Farm Plans
US - Plans for a wind farm in Lexington, Chenoa, Lawndale and Yates Illinois have been given the go-ahead by the local authorities.

Red Tractor Assurance for Biofuels
UK - A new scheme, which could see farm assurance for biofuels, is being submitted to the EU Commission by Assured Food Standards this autumn.

Biomass Plants for Punjab
INDIA - The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) is expected to build up to 36 biomass plants across Punjab over the next two years.

Biodiesel Supply Contracts Awarded
GREECE - The Greek MInistry for Environment, Energy and Climate Change has awarded contracts to 16 companies to supply the country with biodiesel.

Go-ahead for WCRE Wind Farm
IRELAND - Clare County Council has given the go ahead for a wind farm consisting of 28 3MW turbines.

Green Light for Berrybank Wind Farm
AUSTRALIA - Victoria Planning Minister Justin Madden has approved three planning applications for the development of the A$484 million Berrybank Wind Energy Facility south east of Lismore.

Call for Variable Subsidy for Ethanol
US - A variable subsidy for ethanol producers could cost the government less and provide more security for producers than current fixed rates, according to a Purdue University study.

Governor Signs Offshore Wind Act
US - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie last week signed off the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act pushing forward the state's commitment to new energy technology.

Ireland - a Clean Energy World Leader?
IRELAND - Ireland has more than three times its total energy requirements available from readily accessible renewable energy sources on its own doorstep.

$100,000 for College to Train Biofuels Technicians
US - Stepping forward to meet the demand, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Council to strengthen the local...

Mexican Officials Approve Sempra's Baja Wind Farm
MEXICO - San Diego company, Sempra Energy, has been given approval for its Baja California wind farm by Mexican environmental officials.

Work Starts on API Waste-to-Ethanol Plant
US - American Process Incorporated has started work on its waste-to-cellulosic ethanol clean energy project in Alpena, Michigan.

Biofuels Present Problems for Marine Transport
UK - The production and use of biofuels for transport has increased dramatically in recent years and is set to continue, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and meeting growing consumer demand...

TNAU to Establish Biofuel Plantations
INDIA - The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has put forward plans for biofuel plantations backed by the Indian government.