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EU MEPs postponed vote on fracking until October
The members of European Parliament have postponed the 11 September vote on whether to include shale gas fracking in an update of the EU Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.
read more... 16/09/2013
Daily: German forward power at 39.60 euros, below a five-month high
Brent crude oil inched up on Friday, reversing losses of over $1 before the settlement following uncertainty over negotiations between the United States and Russia over Syria’s chemical weapons which put investors on the edge.
read more... 16/09/2013
Green energy situation in Italy
The renewable energy sector in Italy is one with the highest potential in Europe, being today a leading producer of electricity from renewable sources. The solar PV capacity has seen a great success, growing 3000% over the past three years. The wind market has also seen constant high levels of investment, with the number of installations increasing by almost 40% in 2012.
read more... 13/09/2013
U.S solar power soars 15% in Q2 on large scale projects
The United States installed 832 MW of photovoltaic solar panels in the second quarter, posting a 15 per cent increase compared with prior period as booming business for utility-scale systems helped offset lower demand for residential and commercial projects, according to new figures released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
read more... 13/09/2013
Daily: German power prices strike a new five-month high on firmer fuel
Brent crude futures traded steady over $111 a barrel on Thursday as players waited to see if diplomatic efforts to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons avoid the threat of U.S. military action that could lead to disruption of oil supplies.
read more... 13/09/2013