BusinessGreen.com Most Read - 10 July

Ecotricity threatens legal action against EDF in green Union flag row

Spat over use of green Union flag advertising image could end up in court

New reports debunk wind energy myths

Two new studies show the grid can cope with wind variability and micro-wind turbines can deliver significant carbon savings

Environment Agency preps carbon police force

New team of auditors and investigators to keep tabs on firms covered by the Carbon Reduction Commitment

Pickens scraps plan for world's largest wind farm

But proposals for a series of smaller wind farms are moving forward

DoE swoops in with flywheel funding for Beacon Power

20MW flywheel energy storage plant on the cards after US government provides $43m in loan guarantees

McDonalds opens electric car charging restaurant

Would you like fries with that plug point?

Report warns reliance on wind will drive power price volatility

Study predicts major changes to the grid will be needed to accommodate intermittent wind energy

Sri Lankan village plugs into solar power

Around 300 rural homes to be powered using solar equipment, as government announces new wind farms and biomass plants

Blair and Obama call for G8 climate talk breakthrough

Ex-prime minister calls for increased focus on energy efficiency and forestry, while Obama works towards breakthrough in climate talks

Magnetic car wows web

Futuristic concept car powered by magnets promises quiet, emission-free driving - although parking could be tricky