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UK's National Grid secures reserve power for winter 16/17
Britain's grid operator has secured an additional 3.58 gigawatts (GW) of electricity to cover prospective demand during winter 16/17, as stated by National Grid on Friday.
read more... 07/12/2015
Siemens obtains first funding for Egypt power plant project
Egypt has obtained a first tranche of funding for an 8 billion euro ($8.5 billion) plan for power plants to be constructed by Germany's Siemens, as stated by the company and electricity ministry.
read more... 24/11/2015
Norway: Grid operator orders temporary reduction in electricity consumption in Oslo
Norwegian grid operator Statnett on Friday ordered a provisional cut of electricity consumption by industries in Oslo from Sunday to avoid a power outage after a blackout that affected parts of the capital on Wednesday.
read more... 23/11/2015
Europe’s TOP Primary Energy Consumers per Capita
Total primary energy consumption reported in this table includes the consumption of petroleum, dry natural gas, coal, and net nuclear, hydroelectric, and non-hydroelectric renewable electricity. Total primary energy consumption for each country also includes net electricity imports (electricity imports minus electricity exports).
read more... 20/11/2015
Wind energy could surpass coal and gas as Europe's major power source by 2030
Wind energy might become the major source of electricity supply in the EU by 2030 if governments apply the right level of ambition in their climate and energy policies, as mentioned in the EWEA's latest report.
read more... 20/11/2015