• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 16th, 2015
Tough Microbes Living Under the Ocean Crust Breathe Sulfate

Tough Microbes Living Under the Ocean Crust Breathe Sulfate

The microbes were discovered not too long ago, researchers say that they populate mammoth undersea aquifers

Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium

Direct Conversion of Biomass to Biofuel Made Possible by Bacterium

The engineered bacterium promises to make biomass-based fuels more popular

Companies in the UK to Test Bioenergy from Wetlands Technologies

Companies in the UK to Test Bioenergy from Wetlands Technologies

The companies have been awarded funds of £1.3 million (€1.57 million / $2.17 million)

Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power

Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power

New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal

UK Cuts Ribbon on New Anaerobic Digestion Facility

UK Cuts Ribbon on New Anaerobic Digestion Facility

The facility turns organic waste into clean energy, can power thousands of homes

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2014
Small Biomass Plants Can Help Rural Economies, Researchers Say

Small Biomass Plants Can Help Rural Economies, Researchers Say

Besides, evidence indicates they can also help stabilize the national power grid

Wood-Based Diesel Found to Perform as Well as Petroleum Diesel

Wood-Based Diesel Found to Perform as Well as Petroleum Diesel

The wood-based diesel was subjected to fleet tests between May 2013, early 2014

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2014
Biomass Sources Could Meet Nearly 50% of the UK's Energy Demand by 2050

Biomass Sources Could Meet Nearly 50% of the UK's Energy Demand by 2050

Study finds that the country is a long way from making the most of its biomass resources

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 9th, 2013
Beetle-Killed Trees Could Be Turned Into Biofuel, Researchers Say

Beetle-Killed Trees Could Be Turned Into Biofuel, Researchers Say

Scientists receive $10 million (€7.46 million) to research the possibility

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2013
Whiskey-to-Energy Facility in Scotland Starts Commercial Operation

Whiskey-to-Energy Facility in Scotland Starts Commercial Operation

The facility will meet the energy demands of 9,000 homes, operators claim

Spotlight: Poo-Powered Robot Eats Wastewater, Then Goes to the Bathroom

Spotlight: Poo-Powered Robot Eats Wastewater, Then Goes to the Bathroom

This robot takes in organic waste, uses it to make electricity and later gets rid of it

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 5th, 2012
Biofuel Is Soon to Be Even More Financially Friendly

Biofuel Is Soon to Be Even More Financially Friendly

New conversion process allows for biofuel to become more economical

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 28th, 2012
State of the Art Renewable Energy Technologies Now Available in India

State of the Art Renewable Energy Technologies Now Available in India

The Country is now growing the world’s first biomass plantation

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • November 21st, 2011
Biomass Sector Expands, Due to Subsidies Clarification

Biomass Sector Expands, Due to Subsidies Clarification

Governmental support can make the biomass industry bloom, after gaining lenders' trust

Maze Gene Makes Switchgrass-Derived Biofuels Economically Competitive

Maze Gene Makes Switchgrass-Derived Biofuels Economically Competitive

A corn gene increases the potential of switchgrass as valid feedstock for premium biofuels

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • November 1st, 2011
UK Government Pleased That Ferrybridge Plant Goes Green

UK Government Pleased That Ferrybridge Plant Goes Green

Scottish and Southern Energy become eco-conscious, while relying on trash and biomass

  • Green
  • By Alina Dumitrache
  • October 6th, 2011
Eurozone Crisis Could Affect the Biomass Industry

Eurozone Crisis Could Affect the Biomass Industry

It could influence renewable energy policy decisions

 
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