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Siemens proposes to Germany a new energy transition concept
Germany could save over €150bn by 2030, reducing in such a way the cost of its transition to renewable energy from nuclear power, according to a new study released by Siemens, Europe’s biggest engineering company.
read more... 20/09/2013
EU energy industry leaders call for 2030 renewable target
Renewable Energy Association (REA) joined over 60 European companies and associations to call for ambitious 2030 renewable energy framework.
read more... 20/09/2013
Europe: Renewables share in power generation set to increase by 40% in 2020
The renewables’ contribution in Europe’s generation capacity is expected to increase to at least 40% by 2020, overtaking the capacity supplied by coal, natural gas and oil, declared the region’s grid operators group Entsoe.
read more... 17/09/2013
Green energy situation in Italy
The renewable energy sector in Italy is one with the highest potential in Europe, being today a leading producer of electricity from renewable sources. The solar PV capacity has seen a great success, growing 3000% over the past three years. The wind market has also seen constant high levels of investment, with the number of installations increasing by almost 40% in 2012.
read more... 13/09/2013
Europe’s forward power market under pressure from short term
Forward power contracts are losing their benchmark status in Europe's electricity markets, as growing renewable generation makes betting on long-term products difficult and pushes traders into shorter-term deals.
read more... 12/09/2013