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Investments into renewables to reach 260 billion dollars
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, renewable energy investments increased 5 percent to a record 260 billion dollars in 2011. Supportive governmental programs in U.S. sustained investments into solar power which rose by a third to 55.9 billion dollars, beating China with 47.4 billion dollars investments.
read more... 13/01/2012
Largest European EV charging network to be developed in Estonia
The largest electric vehicles charging point will be built in Estonia by a Swiss power and automation conglomerate ABB. It is scheduled to become operational by December 2012 and will be the world’s first fast-charging infrastructure serving the entire country.
read more... 12/01/2012
Denmark to strengthen renewable energy in EU
Denmark, as the next country which will take the helm of the EU over the next six months, plans to make renewable energy a heavy sector in the EU economy in order to fulfill the 2020 targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Denmark, as a leader in wind energy and which uses electric vehicles strengthened the environmentalist’ hopes.
read more... 11/01/2012
LDK secures 64 million dollars from China Development Bank
LDK has secured 64 million dollars from China Development Bank for the development of PV projects in New Jersey and California. LDK Solar is 70 percent owned by SPI Solar.
read more... 10/01/2012
Gamesa to start the 2012 with several new deals
Gamesa, a Madrid –based wind Energy Company, started the year by signing several contracts in order to strengthen its presence in the global energy market. The company signed an agreement with Iberdrola to provide onshore wind turbines until at least 2022, aimed to be installed for planned projects.
read more... 09/01/2012