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IRENA: Biomass could have a promising future by 2030
Renewable energy from biomass (from wood to agricultural waste) could supply a fifth of the global energy needs by 2030, according to the new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
read more... 29/09/2014
Germany uncovers Europe’s largest battery plant
Germany launched Europe's biggest commercial battery plant on Tuesday, an installation powered by 25,600 lithium-ion batteries that will aid alleviate the increasing supply of renewable energy in the region.
read more... 17/09/2014
Britain declines to 5-year low in Ernst Young’s green energy ranking
Britain has dropped a position to a five-year low ranking among the world's most attractive renewable energy markets, following the change in its method of subsidizing renewable electricity, as illustrated in a quarterly ranking from accountants Ernst & Young (E&Y) on Tuesday.
read more... 16/09/2014
Germany: renewable energy surcharge might decline in 2015
A green power surcharge imposed to German consumers to sustain renewable electricity generation is expected to drop next year for the first time since it was instituted in 2000 as part of the country's effort to develop green power.
read more... 11/09/2014
EIA: U.S. green electricity generation reaches 14.3% in the first half 2014
Renewable energy sources, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind provided 14.3% of net U.S. electricity generation the first six months of 2014, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information (EIA) in its latest "Electric Power Monthly" report.
read more... 28/08/2014