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China expected to install record 12 000 MW of solar PV in 2014
By the end of 2014, China is expected to install a record of 12,000 MW of solar panels, according to a report released by the Chinese Bureau of Energy. This includes the installation of 8, 000 MW of solar PV panels on roofs and other 4,000 MW in the ground-mount segment.
read more... 20/06/2014
Ukraine: Naftogaz announces that Gazprom intends to end compensation contract
Naftogaz, Ukraine's gas firm owned by state, declared on Thursday Russia's Gazprom desires to stop a contract which compensates Ukraine if it necessitates to utilize its gas to meet further demand from Europe.
read more... 20/06/2014
German solar industry breaks a production record in June
The German solar power industry generated a record of 50 percent of its electricity needs through solar panel at the beginning of June, breaking three previous national power production records, according to an analysis performed by the Fraunhofer ISE research institute.
read more... 20/06/2014
Daily: European coal prices plunge to new multi-year lows on oversupply
Brent crude rocketed to a nine-month high over $115 a barrel on Thursday as the United States said it would send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq, increasing worries about an intensification of conflict. Brent boosted 80 cents to hit $115.06 a barrel, the highest level since September 6. The U.S. crude oil futures contract for July delivery, which expires on Friday, increased 46 cents to close at $106.43.
read more... 20/06/2014
France energy bill increases renewable, no nuclear shut downs
France will increase renewables and limit nuclear power generation at existing levels nevertheless leave any reactor shut downs to be agreed on later, as stated in a bill disclosed by Energy Minister Segolene Royal on Wednesday.
read more... 19/06/2014