R&D

Lord Chris Smith appointed to lead two year study into 'good and bad' impacts of shale gas exploration

Company predicts compact reactors could be ready for commercial use within 10 years

Peter Fitzgerald, Google's UK sales director, says lightweight Makani machines could curb costs and reduce land use demand

Investor buys two projects being developed by Renewable Energy Generation in Cornwall and Cambridgeshire

Spanish company working with industry and researchers on project to cut installation costs and open up deep water sites

Scotland confirms £450,000 contribution to European fund as Alstom unveils efficient new Oceade tidal turbine

Government and businesses sign memorandum of understanding for demonstration project off the Gujurat coast

Developer targeting utilities and reservoirs to roll out land-saving solar technology

Research project launched as new figures reveal deforestation in Amazon has risen for first time since 2013

Chancellor welcomes plans for new national research centre, as Manchester Univeristy confirms £60m graphene research hub