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IEA warns Germany on costly clean energy transition
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) executive director, Maria van der Hoeven recommended the Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to curb electricity retail prices in Germany, otherwise the country’s shift to green power may be jeopardized.
read more... 27/05/2013
Slovakian government is considering introducing new tax on renewable energy sources
Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico has announced that Slovakian government is considering additional taxation of producers of electricity from renewable sources that gained the right to generous purchasing electricity prices in the past.
read more... 24/05/2013
EIB to provide 215 million euro loan for electricity and gas to Greece
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans for a total amount of about 215 million euro having the objective to help increase energy security and support efficiency in Greece.
read more... 21/05/2013
A new electricity grid research centre has opened in Scotland
Europe’s first electricity grid research centre was opened in Scotland. The centre will study how advanced technologies can outline the low-carbon power industry of the future, while researchers, engineers and industry specialists will carry out research and develop new technologies in the sector, ranging from advanced grid control schemes to intelligent sensor systems.
read more... 16/05/2013
Gaelectric inaugurated new wind farm in Newtownabbey
Irish developer Gaelectric inaugurates a new wind farm at Carn Hill in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The wind farm has a total capacity of about 13.8 MW and consists of six wind turbines, generating enough power to meet the electricity demand of about 8,000 households for 12 month.
read more... 08/05/2013