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Daily: German power prices drop on stronger solar power output
Crude oil prices settled down on Friday, lightly washing out their sixth consecutive week of gains, dragged down by milder temperatures in U.S. after a cold snap, causing a selloff in heating oil.
read more... 24/02/2014
Iberdrola to invest more abroad and less in Spain
Spanish Iberdrola, the world’s major wind power generator, has expressed its disapproval regarding the latest energy market reform announced by the Spanish government, declaring that the changes in the energy policy will discourage important investment. The company’s net earnings reduced 7% in 2013, as a result of Spanish regulatory modifications and fiscal measures.
read more... 20/02/2014
Renewables and nuclear account for more than 50% of Europe’s energy capacity
According to a new report released by Eurostat this February 17, nuclear power and renewables represent more than 50% of Europe's energy capacity.
read more... 18/02/2014
USA: World’s largest solar plant is now fully operational
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, the world's largest concentrated solar power plant has become fully operational last week. Ivanpah employs concentrated solar power (CSP), which uses hundreds of thousands of mirrors to reflect the sun toward a tower. This heats a boiler in the tower, which creates steam to drive turbines and make electricity.
read more... 17/02/2014
Gamesa strikes agreement with Eolus Vind for G114-2.0 MW turbine supply
The global technological leader in the wind industry Gamesa, inked a deal with Swedish wind power developer Eolus Vind, envisaging the supply of four of its G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in the Scandinavian market.
read more... 17/02/2014