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China is becoming a driving force in renewables investments across the world
China ranks first in the world in attracting renewable energy investment, receiving US$ 65.1 billion in 2012. However, a new analysis performed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows that China is increasingly becoming a global force in international clean energy investment.
read more... 10/09/2013
USA: Renewable energy represented 50% of new added capacity in 2012
Last year almost half of all new installed capacity in the USA was from renewable sources, in major part from wind and solar. The US has one of the largest wind power installed capacities in the world, enough to supply almost 10 million households across the country. Wind was the most popular renewable energy source in 2012 by far, accounting for 13.1GW.
read more... 04/09/2013
CO2 emissions to drop in China in the next years to come
Renewables in China are expected to continue to lead the market, together with an increased dependence on natural gas, meaning that emissions from the sector are expected to peak in 2027 as coal's share of the energy mix falls to 44 % in 2030 from 67% in 2012.
read more... 03/09/2013
Coal future in Europe
Because of the current low prices of coal and carbon allowances, coal has revived as an economically interesting input for power generation in Europe. The economic advantage of coal over natural gas poses major questions for the already troubled gas fired power plants, meanwhile the EU wants to see a shift from coal-fired power generation towards renewables and gas, which are emitting less greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere than power generated from coal.
read more... 03/09/2013
China to offer more subsidies for renewable energy
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said that China will increase subsidies for cleaner forms of electricity from Sept. 25, in a move that aims to help thermal power plants meet the country's tough new air pollution standards.
read more... 02/09/2013