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European power trading volumes uncertain after the 2012 drop
Trading volumes in Europe's major wholesale power markets dropped 12% in 2012, and nearly four months into 2013 the direction of the market is too uncertain to predict. Trading volumes dropped to 8,534 TWh in 2012 in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Britain and the Nordic region from 9,645 TWh in 2011, according to estimates.
read more... 02/05/2013
European top energy companies to launch North Sea Power to Gas Platform
A European consortium composed from eleven top companies have established the North Sea Power to Gas Platform, to jointly develop the concept of Power-to-Gas (P2G) – the conversion of renewable electrical power into a gaseous energy carrier like hydrogen or methane.
read more... 02/05/2013
Daily: European power spot up on weak wind supply, cold weather outlook
Crude oil futures boosted on Monday on optimistic expectations of further stimulus on both sides of the Atlantic, while U.S. crude extended gains on signs of improving demand and increasing exports.
read more... 30/04/2013
Russia to support the development of renewable energy sources
The Russian Energy Minister submitted on 15 April a draft law to Dmitry Medvedev, prime minister of Russia, which eyes supporting the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power.
read more... 29/04/2013
BNEF: Green energy investments to triple by 2030
According to a new report offered by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, annual investments in renewable energy is likely to almost triple by 2030. Renewable energy systems will account for between 69% and 74% of all new power capacity added worldwide by 2030 due to the decrease in the cost of solar and wind energy technologies.
read more... 24/04/2013