 Are ebikes finally close to having their day in the US?
A team of riders from Optibike, the US-based electric bike manufacturer, successfully defended its title in the “Assault on the Peak Hill Climb” up Pikes Peak, one of the more storied of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. | Europe
Supergrid could lead to 25% cut in offshore wind costs and create thousands of jobs 
A new report by the UK government’s Commons Energy and Climate Change Select Committee has highlighted the benefits of developing a new supergrid connecting European countries’ offshore wind capacity. The report finds that such a grid would drive down capital costs and create thousands of new jobs in the industry. | Florence to host Italian Festival of Energy
The City of Florence, Italy will take centre stage in the renewable energy arena later this week as it plays host to the Italian Energy Festival. The event runs from 23 to 25 September, and the sponsors are describing it as three days of “debate, exhibitions and presentations.” | Biofuels Biofuels spending close to $50 billion in 2011 Gene discovery could be biofuel’s “missing link” UK
New OPEC for a sustainable energy future Wind Massive growth in North Sea wind power possible by 2030 China
Shanghai Electric gains places in offshore wind race Wind association seeks to forge new partnership between financiers and regional firms Electric/Hybrid Europe
e-vehicle charging standard a step closer PV California governor revives solar incentive program Wind Report: Spain targets 1,400 MW in new wind capacity annually to 2020 Electric/Hybrid European auto execs say critical mass for electric vehicles still decade away Geothermal Canada
Country boasts "enormous geothermal energy resources", says report Energy saving Fancy a solar and wind-powered musical shower? Green light for “world’s first solar and wind-powered UOV” Agenda European Future Energy Forum Wind PowerExpo 2011 | 
