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Energy & environment

UK minister gives go-ahead for two biomass power stations

'Hybrid' solar system proves cheaper than photovoltaics

Researchers look at improving solar disinfection of water

Siemens wins sixth offshore wind plant order in Germany

Steel, space and sandwiches

Jobs to go as Sellafield Mixed Oxide Plant closes

DLR to design extra-terrestrial greenhouse module

Confidence, profit, and a 40-year-old rocket

Silicon anode developer wins £40m Series C investment

Weakest rating since 2009 for Markit/CIPS Manufacturing PMI

Good day, sunshine

Agave said to have significant advantages as a biofuel