A group of scientists have converted used-cigarette butts into a high-performing material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices, electrical vehicles and wind turbines to store energy.

This technology can simultaneously remove impurities and produce clean gas for heat and power generation from waste biomass.

1 July 2014 The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) held an "Energy Conservation in Housing Award" ceremony to urge real estate entrepreneurs to work harder at saving energy.

A new carbon fibre far infrared heater, Technoheater, is now enabling large commercial buildings to save on their energy bills by using its distinctive properties.

Germany continues to surge ahead in the use of renewable energy with the latest statistics showing the amount used in gross domestic consumption is heading towards 30 per cent.

Google is offering a million-dollar prize for a breakthrough that would make solar or wind generated electricity more enticing for everyday uses.

India has announced plans to build the world’s biggest solar-power generating facility on a salt-producing plain in Rajasthan, but experts say the massive project may still face ecological hurdles.

Smartphones and water are not normally best buddies – as anyone who has dropped their handset in the loo can attest – but that all may change soon thanks to some clever scientist

Half the fun of a holiday is leaving behind the niggling worries that get in the way of everyday life, so the last thing you want to be thinking about as you sip cocktails from a sun lounger is whether or not you should have turned the heating off before you left home.

Naveen Rabelli's tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn't lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London.

A new ranking has lauded Germany for its energy efficiency, while condemning the United States for lagging near the bottom.

Một cỗ máy sản xuất năng lượng khổng lồ hình chú vịt đang thu hút sự chú ý của đông đảo người dân tại thủ đô Copenhagen, Đan Mạch. Bề mặt cỗ máy có hàng trăm tấm pin quang điện giúp hấp thụ năng lượng mặt trời và một hệ thống tua bin thủy điện giúp sản xuất điện vào ban đêm.

British Gas’s smart meters comprise one electricity meter, one gas smart meter, a communications hub and a smart energy monitor. They all work together wirelessly to relay your energy usage back and present that information in an easy-to-understand package. British Gas will even set it all up for you.

Over the past few years, the idea of an Energy Union was informally mentioned already several times. But now, in this new strategic agenda, the Energy Union has been introduced for the first time in an official European document, and has been accepted by an official European institution.

A working group from the Gazprom Neft Group (Russia) recently worked with the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) on investment cooperation in upgrading the Dung Quat Oil Refinery. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Hoa spoke with Dinh Van Ngoc, General Director of the Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) about the project.

The tolling of the evening bell signals the end of the day’s classes at Donyo Wasin primary school. For a few adept pupils like Sotik Leleno, however, it ushers in the time for their private studies under the glow of solar powered lighting.

Germany on Tuesday offered to change a planned reform of its renewable energy policy, trying to end a standoff with the European Commission over green power subsidies and to meet a deadline needed to secure rebates for German industry.

From massive wind farms generating power to small turbines powering a single home, wind turbines around the globe generate clean electricity for a variety of power needs.

On May 22nd, Swedish Environmental Technologies for Vietnam (SENTECH), together with the Embassy of Sweden and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE), held the conference “Gateway to Swedish Greentech” in Hanoi.

Three research councils have pledged to provide extra funding worth £14million for future energy research in the UK.The cash will be given to Imperial-based UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) to allow it “to continue to act as the focal point of research” for Britain’s energy industry.