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Bosnia: 52% increase in power exports due to hydropower gains
Bosnia’s electricity exports registered a significant increase of almost 52% in 2013 attributable to gains in hydropower production, according to data presented by the government on Thursday, accentuating its position as the major power exporter in the Western Balkans.
read more... 21/03/2014
Switzerland: solar power generation increased considerably last year
In line with the current trend in Europe, Switzerland is likely to face an electric power shortage, except there is significant investment in new generating facilities over the next 15-20 years. Traditionally, Switzerland's longest-serving and most important source of renewable energy has been hydropower, but now, “new" renewable energy sources play an ever more significant position in Switzerland’s energy mix.
read more... 14/01/2014
Hydropower in Switzerland
Currently in Switzerland there are 556 hydropower plants which are able to generate more than 35,380GWh per year. Hydroelectricity is the most important domestic primary source of energy, producing about 60% of Swiss electricity.
read more... 02/01/2014
Hydropower in Switzerland
Currently in Switzerland there are 556 hydropower plants which are able to generate more than 35,380GWh per year. Hydroelectricity is the most important domestic primary source of energy, producing about 60% of Swiss electricity.
read more... 22/11/2013
Renewable energy situation worldwide
Renewable energy sources of energy have been the driver of the major growth in the global clean energy sector since 2000. Current years have seen a major expansion of wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, while other renewable like hydropower, geothermal and biomass, continued to grow from a strong established base, adding hundreds of GW of new capacity worldwide.
read more... 21/08/2013