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EU consents lower co-generation surcharges for several German, Italian companies
EU state aid regulators consented on Tuesday lower surcharges to back co-generation for energy-intensive firms in Germany and Italy.
read more... 24/05/2017
Germany: A capacity of 807 MW approved at onshore wind parks
Germany approved a capacity of 807 megawatts (MW) at onshore wind parks on Friday, stating the price at which it granted the projects was below expectations in a sign that competition in the industry will lead to lower prices for users.
read more... 22/05/2017
Germany and Austria power market split is set to start in October 2018
Electricity transmission companies from Germany and Austria will split their currently joined power markets from Oct. 1, 2018, aiming to allow more traffic at reduced costs and less technical risks, as stated by regulators in both countries on Monday.
read more... 16/05/2017
Innogy energy group signals more costs reductions at its unit in the UK
Innogy, the biggest energy group in Germany, is losing customers in the UK and warned of more cost cuts at a business which is not likely to make a profit in 2017 because of increasing competition.
read more... 12/05/2017
Germany: Renewable energy use increased over week-end
Energy from renewable sources in Germany provided most of the electricity over the weekend, as stated in a recent industry report. The majority of the nation’s coal-fired power plants were not in operation for the first time ever.
read more... 03/05/2017