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Denmark: Wind energy production sets world record
Wind energy capacity is growing quickly in many countries all over the world, despite many disadvantages of using wind energy, most particularly is the intermittent accessibility of wind energy.
read more... 05/02/2014
Germany: solar PV installations more than halved in 2013
According to the federal solar industry association BSW, Germany’s total installed solar capacity additions plunged 55% in 2013 to 3.3GW, decreasing considerably if compared to 7.6GW in 2012, when it detained the world's top spot in new installations, bringing annual solar PV additions back in line with government expansion targets. Generally, Germany's total installed solar PV capacity has reached around 35.7 GW, having more than tripled over the past four years.
read more... 04/02/2014
Daily: Europe spot power prices increase on higher consumption, colder weather
Brent oil futures dropped towards $107 a barrel on Monday as investors threw away risky assets over worries about slowing emerging market economies, but U.S. crude held up following a cold snap. Meanwhile, Brent crude dropped 55 cents to $107.33 a barrel by 14:54 GMT. But U.S. oil climbed 26 cents to $96.90.
read more... 28/01/2014
Scotland sets a new target to decarbonise power sector by 2030
Scotland established a target to cut carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2030, while pointing out the huge market for offshore wind beyond 2020, with First Minister Alex Salmond criticizing the U.K. government for disregarding such a target.
read more... 24/01/2014
European Commission sets new 2030 climate goals
The European Union trimmed its long-term climate and energy goals on January 22, proposing less tight targets than previously amid rougher economic conditions and the necessity to curtail increasing energy costs.
read more... 24/01/2014