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Ireland could generate half of its energy from renewable sources by 2020
Ireland could generate almost half of its energy from renewable sources by the next decade and eventually could become a net exporter of energy, according to new plans unveiled by the Irish government.
read more... 29/05/2012
China to invest $27 billion on renewable energy promotion
China envisages spending $27 billion (£17bn) this year for the promotion of renewable energy, energy conservation and carbon emission reductions.
read more... 28/05/2012
Global geothermal capacity reaches approximately 11,224 MW
Global geothermal capacity has increased to about 11,224 MW of installed capacity as of May 2012, emphasizing again the importance of this baseload energy source that could replace other non renewable sources worldwide, announced Karl Gawell, the director of Geothermal Energy Association.
read more... 25/05/2012
Serbia to be the home of world’s biggest solar park
The Serbian government has signed a memorandum to build what is claimed to be the largest solar park the world at an estimated cost of two billion euros (over $2.5 billion).
read more... 24/05/2012
Qatar to produce 10% of power from solar energy by 2018
The hydrocarbon rich Qatar envisages replacing over 10% of its traditional forms of energy used to generate electricity and water with solar power by 2018, according to a senior official of Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC).
read more... 22/05/2012