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IEA: global installed PV capacity to reach 230 GW by 2017
IEA expected great growth in renewable energy markets by 2017, while the photovoltaics industry is expected to scale up the fastest and is forecasted to reach about 230 GW in 2017, compared to just 11 GW of concentrating solar power (CSP) capacity now. Solar power will contribute with about 5% to renewable energy generation in 2017.
read more... 12/07/2012
Daily: Nordic power spot prices decline on high wind capacity
Brent crude oil climbed above $98 a barrel on Wednesday, recovering a little bit from the previous session’ losses, ahead the publication of U.S. inventory data that are expected to show crude oil stocks declining for a third week in the USA. However, the gain was limited by another round of cuts by the EIA to its world oil demand growth forecast for 2012 and 2013.
read more... 11/07/2012
UK gives the green light for two major offshore wind farms
The UK government approved plans for two major wind farms off the Norfolk coast which will boost the country’s capacity above 6.6 GW.
read more... 10/07/2012
IEA: Renewable power will grow by 40% in next 5 years
According to a new report released by the International Energy Association (IEA), solar, wind, hydropower and other renewable sources will boost to more than 40%, to about 6,400 TWh, and the emerging markets will become the main driver of the increase in renewable power capacity over the next five years.
read more... 09/07/2012
Enel Green Power consolidates its position in the Greek photovoltaic market
Enel Green Power (EPG) has launched four new photovoltaic plants in the Peloponnese region of western Greece with a total capacity of 17,4 MW.
read more... 29/06/2012