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A big solar storm is expected in the next decade
Solar scientists consider that the probability of a solar storm hitting Earth in the next decade with sufficient strength to do significant damage to power networks might be of about 12 percent.
read more... 28/07/2014
European sanctions against Russia could deviate the expected course of South Stream, Yamal LNG
The European Union’s envisaged sanctions against Russia could delay the development of South Stream and Yamal LNG projects.
read more... 25/07/2014
U.S. imposed fresh trade duties on Chinese solar modules
The American Department of Commerce plans to introduce higher and more extensive tariffs on Chinese solar modules, saying that higher import duties will offset the subsidies given by China to solar panels manufacturers.
read more... 25/07/2014
Daily: Crude oil prices decline on unseasonably gloomy demand, crude and refined products ample supplies
Crude oil futures dropped on Thursday as unseasonably gloomy demand and ample supplies of crude and refined products compensated strong Chinese manufactory data which in July posted its fastest growth in 18 months. Brent crude for September delivery declined 96 cents to settle at $107.07 a barrel, after closing 70 cents higher on Wednesday, while the American benchmark, WTI crude fell $1.05 to close at $102.07 a barrel, after increasing 73 cents in the previous session. The spread between the two benchmarks settled at $5.
read more... 25/07/2014
Wind power will account for more than 7 percent of the world’s electricity mix by 2018
Despite a dramatic slowed growth in the global wind power in 2013, the prospects on worldwide wind industry are rising, according to a new report from Navigant Research.
read more... 25/07/2014