41.   Pandolfi is also concerned at the lack of funds available for research into renewable energy.

42.   Set up with help from a government subsidy aimed at encouraging renewable energy projects, the plant burns poultry litter from surrounding farms.

43.   Both groups favour investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.

44.   Barnier also expressed confidence in the future of renewable energy sources, especially solar power.

45.   The use of solar heating is to become mandatory for Indian government departments as part of a drive towards the use of renewable energy resources.

46.   The UK government has announced a number of measures to boost energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.

47.   It operates via the regional electricity companies, which must pay a premium price for renewable energy.

48.   The EC has meanwhile approved a five-year plan to boost use of renewable energy.

49.   It seems likely then that at least some of the renewable energy options will be pursued over the next few years.

50.   It is apparent that there is considerable latent public interest in renewable energy systems and a desire for more information.