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360 million CHF amassed from the CO2 tax to be distributed to Swiss companies and population
According to a recent decision taken by the Swiss Federal Council in May 2010, revenues resulting from CO2 tax will be proportionally distributed to the Swiss population and companies during the course of the year.
read more... 17/06/2010
Solar and offshore wind capacity objectives of Spain to be lowered
Spanish solar and offshore wind capacity targets have been reduced, though keeping the goal of deriving 20 percent of its electricity from renewable energy.
read more... 16/06/2010
Marine tidal current prototype to be installed off the Scottish coast by Voith Hydro and RWE Innogy
The joint venture company Voith Hydro Ocean Current Technologies, with Voith Hydro holding an 80% share and RWE Innogy a 20% share, projects to install a 1 MW marine tidal current turbine off the Scottish coast.
read more... 15/06/2010
Photon Energy focus on new solar projects in Czech Republic and Slovakia
Photon Energy comes with new solar projects for Czech Republic and Slovakia, expanding its portfolio and engineering team in order to achieve the plans considered.
read more... 14/06/2010
New EU package adopted on the sustainability criteria of biofuels
The European Commission adopted two Communications and a Decision June 10, encouraging industries, governments and NGOs to set up certification schemes on the sustainability criteria of biofuels, including the imported ones in the EU, as to aid reach the EU target in a sustainable way, the one of getting 20% of renewable energy from total energy consumption.
read more... 11/06/2010