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China expected to install more solar than previously thought
China is on the way to install a record of 12,000 MW of solar panels in 2014, according to a report released by the Chinese Bureau of Energy. This includes 8, 000 MW of distributed PV generation and 4,000 MW in the ground-mount segment.
read more... 20/11/2013
Daily: Brent crude tumbles on Iran negotiations, Libya exports
Brent crude futures dropped more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday as negotiations this week between world powers and Iran could lessen sanctions against the oil-rich country. The resumption of oil deliveries from Libya also weighed on Brent prices. Meanwhile, U.S. oil futures recovered from a four-month low to end the session higher, narrowing the spread between the two benchmarks by over $1 a barrel in a day of volatile trading.
read more... 20/11/2013
Ukraine and Slovakia on the verge to sign a milestone gas deal
Gas pipeline operators in Ukraine and Slovakia are on the way of striking a deal which will allow the European Union to ship gas through Slovakia to Ukraine, easing Kiev's dependence on Russia, the European Commission said.
read more... 20/11/2013
Scotland sets a new target to decarbonise power sector by 2030
Scotland established a target to cut carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2030, while pointing out the huge market for offshore wind beyond 2020, with First Minister Alex Salmond criticizing the U.K. government for disregarding such a target.
read more... 19/11/2013
First Solar to bolster Japanese solar industry
First Solar, the American manufacturer of thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules, or solar panels is envisaging investing about $100 million in Japan to develop solar power plants.
read more... 19/11/2013