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UK: Ironbridge power plant is switching from coal to biomass
German utility E.ON has fully converted from coal to biomass its Ironbridge power plant in Britain.
read more... 22/03/2013
EDF Energies Nouvelles to acquire the wind energy portfolio of Séchilienne Sidec in France
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) has bought the wind energy portfolio for a total of 56.5MW from the independent energy producer Séchilienne-Sidec. The deal is part of Sechilienne- Sidec’s drive to focus on biomass and solar power generation. The achievement is part of EDF's goal to further develop its business while consolidating its presence in France.
read more... 14/02/2013
Scotland to curb subsidies for biomass plants over 15MW
The Scottish government has decided to curb subsidies for biomass power plants that generate over 15MW of electricity as part of its Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme announced in October 2012 due to concerns that they will consume too much wood.
read more... 12/02/2013
RWE launches carbon capture plant at UK coal plant
German utility RWE has launched a carbon capture pilot project at the 1,560MW Aberthaw coal and biomass-fired power plant in Wales.
read more... 18/01/2013
World green energy investments decreased in 2012
Investments in green energy decreased in 2012 worldwide after hitting record levels in 2011, according to some data released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Investments tumbled mainly due to the debt crisis in the U.S. and Europe and as governments slashed incentives for technologies ranging from wind turbines to solar power and biomass.
read more... 15/01/2013