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EIA: Wind power could provide 18% of global electricity in 2050
A new report was presented by the International Energy Agency (IEA), according to which in 2050, wind power could increase almost eight to ten fold from current levels (2.6%), providing almost 18% of global electricity demand.
read more... 22/10/2013
UK government gives unprecedented go-ahead for £16 billion nuclear deal
The UK government has given the green light for the construction of an unprecedented nuclear power plant in 20 years - the Hinkley Point C project in southwest England.
read more... 22/10/2013
Scotland’s renewable energy sources are now representing 40% of its power
Wind, wave and tide represent more than 80% of Scotland's renewable energy potential, and this potential is expected to be able to supply 25% of the European Union’s total energy requirements. Much of this potential at present remains unexploited, although continuing developments in engineering are enabling far more of Scotland’s renewable resources to be utilized.
read more... 18/10/2013
Germany's green energy surcharge will increase 18% in 2014
German network operators have announced that the surcharge added to German electricity bills to cover the cost of renewables is set to increase 18 % to a record high of 6.24 cents per kilowatt hour. The charge has more than quintupled in the last 4 years, while increasing German household power bills, which now are the third- highest in the European Union.
read more... 17/10/2013
Czech Republic: Nuclear power seems to be “crucial” in its new energy strategy
While many European countries decided to give up nuclear power, the Czech Republic wants to increase the share of nuclear power in its energy mix.
read more... 16/10/2013