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Germany: Europe’s largest solar rooftop project has been completed
Germany’s largest rooftop solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Philippsburg. The project realized by PV julist and juwi is located on the roof of Goodyear Dunlop’s European logistics center and produces annually about 7.3 million kWh of clean energy, which is enough to meet the annual energy requirements of about 1,800 households, while avoiding the emission in the atmosphere of up to 5,171 tons of CO2.
read more... 22/08/2013
China to have its first floating terminal for LNG imports
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has announced it has obtained the permit to build its first floating terminal for liquefied natural gas in the northern port city of Tianjin. China, being the world biggest energy consumer, intends to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 8% in the next two years, from the current 5 % in a move which aims to cut emissions from coal-fired power stations and reduce the reliance on oil imports.
read more... 22/08/2013
Fukushima once again in the spotlight
Japan's nuclear watchdog has said today it is really worried after more than 300 tons of highly radioactive water leaked from a steel tank around the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi plant.
read more... 21/08/2013
Daily: European power prices drop on higher solar and wind output forecast
Brent crude oil futures jumped on continued worries about eventual supply disruptions in the Middle East, reversing losses caused by concerns about the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary easing policy. Brent crude oil futures for October delivery closed 25 cents higher at $110.15 per barrel, after trading as low as $108.61 earlier in the session.
read more... 21/08/2013
E.ON to build an offshore wind farm in the North Sea island of Helgoland
The German energy provide E. ON unveiled it started the construction of its Amrumbank West offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
read more... 21/08/2013