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UK to get 90% of its power from renewables by 2030
According to a recently released report by WWF-UK, Positive Energy, 60-90% of the UK’s electricity could be satisfied by sustainable sources by 2030, while the rest will be supplied through an international supergrid and gas power stations. All the six scenarios developed by GL Garrad Hassan, the world’s leading renewable energy consultancy, aim to largely decarbonise the power sector without resorting to either coal-fired power stations or nuclear power ones.
read more... 28/10/2011
Germany to invest 100 Billion Euros in renewables
Germany’s federally-owned KfW banking group announced its investment bid for renewable energy worth 100 billion Euros over the next five years. Forasmuch as Germany is the largest photovoltaic market and leads the wind energy industry, this move will consolidate the investments’ outlook and give more attractiveness to green energy in the local businesses.
read more... 21/10/2011
UK registers an increase in renewables
Renewable energy is a fast growing sector, recording an increased demand for green energy year on year around the world. Furthermore, electricity is getting more expensive, fact that pushes people to use green power that is less expensive.
read more... 12/10/2011
Scotland to allot 6 million dollars worth for renewables
As to contribute at the development of renewable projects, the Scottish Government will allot over 6 million dollars worth loan through the Community and Energy Renewable scheme. By putting into operation all the projects, with a total wind and hydropower capacity of 56 MW, Scotland will achieve its goal of 500 MW of green energy by 2020.
read more... 07/10/2011
UK plans a European electricity supergrid
A recent report, released by the UK Parliament's Energy and Climate Change Committee, has recommended the construction of European "super" power grid, which would help ensure the country meets its commitment to generate 15% of energy from renewables by 2020.
read more... 27/09/2011