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UK: Last year coal represented one third of energy generation
According to figures from DECC, last year coal accounted 39% of the country's total generation registering a 10% increase in comparison to 2011 levels.
read more... 26/07/2013
New gas discovery in Italy’s PO Valley
Sound Oil plc, an independent oil and gas company, which activates mainly in Indonesia and Italy, has announced a new gas discovery at Nervesa well, in Italy’s Po Valley. A further announcement on total estimated quantities at the site will be made in the coming months, with possible production envisaged for 2015.
read more... 25/07/2013
Europe: Offshore wind sector doubles in 2013, but faces challenges
Over the past six months, a total of 277 offshore wind turbines have been connected in Europe, adding more than twice the capacity installed during the same period in 2012, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
read more... 19/07/2013
Italian wind energy sector
In Italy the wind capacity installed has registered a great success due to government incentives offered to the sector, achieving the record value of 8,144 MW in 2012, and positioning itself 6th below countries as China, US, Germany, Spain and India. According to the TSO, total wind capacity could reach 9,600 MW by the end of this year.
read more... 18/07/2013
Druim Ba wind farm rejected by Scottish Government
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing, has refused plans to Sustainable Energy Limited to build a 69MW wind farm, for a total of 23 turbines in the Highlands. Highland Council had rejected the plans, arguing the development of the project would have a major impact on communities in the area. The energy minister was also concerned about the impact the noise from the turbines would have on nearby properties.
read more... 17/07/2013