Solar energy breaks records in June
It has been announced by the Solar Trade Association (STA) that solar power hit record highs in the UK last…
Renewable Energy ♻
Green energy is an important part of the future. Whether to help combat climate change, maintain a consistent source of energy, or hold a key position in the British economy, renewable energy is here to stay.
Since the mid-1990s, renewable energy has been an important source of electricity for the UK, generating 14.9 per cent of all the electricity generated in 2013. In the second quarter of 2015, for the first time ever, renewable electricity penetration exceeded 25 per cent.
Here at Commercial Waste, we regularly report and cover renewable energy stories, both in the UK and across the world.
Whether concerning wind energy, solar energy, biomass, sewage energy, tidal energy or indeed waste energy, Commercial Waste is here to report, advise and inform businesses and individuals on all matters green energy.
EU member states deliver 2020 emissions targets six years early
According to the European Environment Agency, the EU has already hit its 2020 carbon cutting goal. By inspecting data released…
Solar panel recycling industry could be worth $15 billion by 2050
According to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems…
Renewable energy output breaks global records in 2015
At a time when the world is travelling dangerously closer to the point of no return in regards to climate…
Solution to smog deaths sought across globe
It’s no secret that air pollution in UK cities is beyond what is considered acceptable. In the capital alone, polluted…
Solar industry impacted by government cuts
It has been announced that following the government’s cut to subsidies, the amount of household solar power capacity installed over…
Apple recovers millions in gold by recycling products in 2015
Only weeks after unveiling its new recycling machine, ‘Liam’, Apple has revealed that it reclaimed almost a tonne of gold…
Five energy efficiency tips for offices
Offices might seem naturally energy efficient – many modern office interiors are airy, open spaces designed for comfort, but that…
How greywater can reduce bills
Greywater – wastewater that is recovered and reused in domestic, commercial or industrial premises – is an increasingly important way…
Is landfill gas-to-energy actually good for the environment?
While landfill rates continue to fall – and correspondingly, recycling rates continue to rise and overall domestic and business waste…