The UK’s offshore wind power sector hit a record breaking year in terms of installed new capacity, according to Renewable UK’s the most recent report, “Wind Energy in the UK”.
read more... 08/11/2013
China is likely to more than double its generation capacity by 2030, with half of all new plants powered by renewable sources including large hydro, while coal will remain the most important fuel. China’s total power generating capacity would almost double by 2030 to 2.7 terawatts.
read more... 07/11/2013
French utility Electricite de France (EDF), the largest electricity generator in Europe and the biggest producer of nuclear power worldwide, registered an increase of 6.9 percent in its nine-month sales amid power prices increases.
read more... 07/11/2013
Following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Swiss government has decided to phase out nuclear power as an energy source for electricity generation and to look more towards energy efficiency and renewables.
read more... 05/11/2013
Brent crude dropped considerably on Friday, dropping about $3 a barrel, and settling at its lowest level since early July, reducing its premium to U.S. crude in heavy selling, as traders focused on a strong dollar.
read more... 04/11/2013