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Poland to apply a coal excise tax from 2012
The Polish government announced last week that it will submit an excise duty on thermal and coking coal next year.
read more... 22/08/2011
Two PV projects rejected by India’s Government
Recently, Indian Government rejected 2 of 37 solar projects accepted in its first national auction for renewable energy, while accepted several solar thermal projects.
read more... 16/08/2011
View on geothermal feed-in tariffs in Europe
Many countries around the world shifted to geothermal energy following nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear reactors. Most of the activity focused on the development of renewable projects is taking place in Europe, while pioneer in geothermal industry is Italy with over 800 MW in operation installed worldwide, even if the country is not concentrated on strengthening its geothermal industry, even it has a good policy for it.
read more... 24/06/2011
Japan’s potential in geothermal resources
The geographical position of Japan opened new opportunities for investors to commit capitals in the development of geothermal projects as the result of devastating earthquake and tsunami produced on March 11th that left behind colossal devastations for the country and the society.
read more... 26/05/2011
New Colorado Legislative Act cuts permit fees for solar systems
A new Legislative act was yesterday passed by the state Senate of Colorado called Fair Permit Act (HB-1199) that reconsiders permit fees to clients installing solar or solar thermal equipments. The act averts local government agencies from charging excessive permit fees and aims a better transparency of the whole permits issue process.
read more... 06/05/2011