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CO2 emissions at their highest level ever in 2012
According to a new research made by Global Carbon Project, a group of international scientists from the UK, Norway and Germany, global greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels reached the highest levels in human history last year and are likely to grow even further this year.
read more... 25/11/2013
Daily: European power prices mixed on different weather conditions in France, Germany
The price of benchmark Brent crude oil increased for a second consecutive session on Friday on short-covering. London-traded Brent settled 97 cents higher at $111.05 after setting a six-week high of $111.40.
read more... 25/11/2013
Ofgem: five of the six electricity distributors have to do more to cut costs for consumers
Energy regulator Ofgem has required to five of its six electricity distributors, including SSE and Scottish Power, to do more to cut costs for consumers. The six distribution companies presented their investment plans, but the only plan approved was those of Western Power Distribution’s( WPD), which customers will see a 11.30 pounds cut in their bills from April 2015.
read more... 22/11/2013
Daily: European power prices tumble on weaker demand, ample solar supply
Brent crude futures declined below 108 a barrel on Thursday following expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will curb its massive economic stimulus and world powers will conclude a preliminary deal with Iran over its nuclear programme.
read more... 22/11/2013
Sunny Spain receives 4.7% of electricity from solar in October 2013
Spain is known as one of the most advanced countries in the development of solar energy, and one of the European countries with the most hours of sunshine.
read more... 22/11/2013