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Zero-carbon sources overtake fossil fuel for UK power generation
On 21 June the National Grid announced zero-carbon sources had overtaken fossil fuels as a power source in the UK for the first time since the Industrial Revolution.
read more... 25/06/2019
Ireland commits to 70% renewables with new action plan
The Irish government on Monday released the country’s Climate Action Plan for 2019, which calls for a 70% renewables share in the total power mix by 2030.
read more... 19/06/2019
Serbia's MK Group to build 8.1 mln euro biomass-fired power plant
Serbian diversified conglomerate MK Group said on Monday that it plans to invest 8.1 million euro ($9.1 million) in the construction of a biomass-fired power plant in Vrbas, in the northern part of the country.
read more... 18/06/2019
Daily (17.06.2019): German spot power price dropped by more than 26% on Friday due to lower than expected demand
Oil prices rose on Friday, after attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman increased supply concerns. Prices were tempered by worries that trade disputes will lead to higher global oil demand. Brent oil rose $0.7, or 1.1% to $62.01 a barrel. WTI crude surged by $0.23, or 0.4% to $52.51 a barrel.
read more... 17/06/2019
EC approves EUR-5.4bn state aid for Italy’s renewables
The European Commission (EC) approved on Friday EUR 5.4 billion (USD 6.1bn) in state aid to support power generation from renewables in Italy.
read more... 17/06/2019