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EDF Energy increased its carbon emissions by almost 40%
EDF Energy has recently released its latest sustainability report according to which last year it has emitted 21 million tons of carbon dioxide registering an increase of almost 40% in comparison to 2011 levels.
read more... 03/10/2013
PV industry production increased despite a decline in investments
Global production of solar cells grew by 10% last year and Europe continues to be a leader in newly installed capacities representing almost 52% of the new worldwide installed capacity, while the total investment in renewable energy declined significantly in 2012 in comparison to a year before levels with a major decrease for both solar and wind energy investments.
read more... 03/10/2013
Italy, Spain blamed by European Commission over failure to comply with renewable energy law
The European Commission has officially drafted two month deadline, requesting that Italy and Spain to complete their commitment to the EU's renewables directive to 2020, otherwise the two countries could be referred to the EU Court of Justice.
read more... 03/10/2013
Daily: Oil prices increase on Keystone pipeline start
Crude oil prices ended higher, recording the largest gain in two weeks on Wednesday, following news that TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL Gulf Coast pipeline would start up by the end of the year. Meanwhile, U.S. oil futures rose $2.06 per barrel, or up 2.02 percent, at $104.10, after trading as high as $104.23. Brent boosted by $1.25 or 1.16 percent to close at $109.19.
read more... 03/10/2013
DECC: UK hits a new record high in renewable electricity generation in Q2 2013
UK’s electricity generation from renewable sources in the second quarter of this year hit a new record high of 15.5%, according to the figures provided by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
read more... 02/10/2013