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U.S. wind energy- the king of renewables in 2012
Wind energy continues to be the king of renewable energy generation in the United States, with 13.1 GW of new wind projects installed in 2012, an increase of 28% on the previous year, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
read more... 01/02/2013
China’s consumption of coal nearly as much as the rest of the world altogether
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, China is now burning almost as much coal as the rest of the world combined, due to an increase of more than 200% in Chinese electric generation, in comparison to 2000 levels, fueled mostly by coal. Currently Chinese coal demand accounts about 47% of global consumption.
read more... 31/01/2013
UK could face energy fines from the European Commission
According to reports, the UK could face more than a quarter million pounds in fines because of the UK’s failure to apply the EU internal energy sector policy in Northern Ireland. Although two warnings Britain has still failed to obey with two measures proposed to open up energy competition for the benefit of the European energy sector and its consumers.
read more... 30/01/2013
EWEA: The European offshore wind installations at record levels in 2012
The European Wind Energy Association has recently released a new report according to which EU offshore wind energy sector is growing considerably, with 2012 being one of the most successful years in terms of wind power.
read more... 30/01/2013
UK: Europe’s leader in terms of installed offshore wind energy
According to a new report released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), offshore wind power installations in Europe increased by a third in 2012 and are expected to augment by another 20 percent this year.
read more... 29/01/2013