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UK environment & renewable energy opportunities

The UK is making major strides in decreasing its global carbon footprint being the world’s second biggest investment location for renewable energy firms.

The UK has one of the most vibrant and internationally valued renewable energy and environmental technology sectors in the world.

This has been achieved through progressive government policies, innovative and experienced companies, and vast natural renewable energy resources.

The Government’s aim to reduce C02 emissions by at least 80% by 2050, offers a robust framework for continued investment in the UK.

Onshore and offshore wind, biomass, wave and tidal energy are just some of the renewable energy sectors presenting opportunities for investment.

Read a summary of environmental regulations in the UK.

Read our UK Inward Investment report 08/09: renewable energy.

Or browse a range of renewable energy and environmental technology investors who have already set up in the UK.

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09-Mar-2010 Researchers in the UK and around the world have begun a major project that will transform organic residues from biofuel production processes into a renewable biofuel that can reduce reliance on fossil diesel fuel imports.

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image Energy futures lab to find new sources of power

01-Mar-2010 Scientists who are developing new sustainable sources of energy and future energy technologies celebrated the opening of their new headquarters at Imperial College London recently.

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image UK marine science researches ‘green’ applications

12-Jan-2010 The UK’s marine science sector is flourishing, thanks to a solid infrastructure of marine-focussed research centres, pioneering companies and renowned universities.

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image Plugging In To A Low-Carbon Roadway

11-Jan-2010 Thousands of electric charging points are to be installed in streets and car parks to create up to six “electric car cities” and regions across the United Kingdom.

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image UK’s low carbon captures world attention

07-Jan-2010 Most countries now recognise the potentially devastating consequences of climate change and the importance of switching to a low carbon economy.

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image Powering up: UK generates fuel cell know-how

21-Dec-2009 The emerging science of fuel cell technology is seen as an important part of the world’s low-carbon, clean power future.

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image Getting the Green Light: UK Attracts Environmental Sector

04-Dec-2009 The UK is fighting the potentially devastating global threat of climate change with the research and development of pioneering renewable energy technologies and cutting-edge environmentally sustainable innovations.

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image Sugar Research Sweetens Biofuels Progress

04-Nov-2009 Two forward-looking corporations have teamed up to develop the potential production of biodiesel fuel from renewable products such as sugar cane waste, woodchips and more.



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