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UK: Shale gas could cut reliance on gas imports and reduce emissions
The new shale gas allowance will help the UK to cut its reliance on imported gas making the nation energy independent and helping also to reduce gas emissions. According to some studies, shale gas is the only way to counterbalance the effects of the growing reliance on imports.
read more... 21/03/2013
TGC Renewables debuts plans for new solar farm in Cambridgeshire
TGC Renewables, an independent renewable energy project developer, has applied for planning permission for its proposed 13MW solar park in Cambridgeshire, England. The proposed solar farm will see 58 hectares of low-grade agricultural land in the South West of Cambridge holding up to 55,000 PV modules, which will be enough to power about 3,300 homes, while also giving the farm a guaranteed rental income for the next 25 years.
read more... 07/03/2013
UK threaten by an imminent energy crisis, Ofgem warns
The UK is on the verge of being hit by an energy crisis that will leave it dependent on imported natural gas, warns Ofgem's chief executive Alistair Buchanan.
read more... 22/02/2013
EDF Energies Nouvelles to acquire the wind energy portfolio of Séchilienne Sidec in France
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) has bought the wind energy portfolio for a total of 56.5MW from the independent energy producer Séchilienne-Sidec. The deal is part of Sechilienne- Sidec’s drive to focus on biomass and solar power generation. The achievement is part of EDF's goal to further develop its business while consolidating its presence in France.
read more... 14/02/2013
France launches a national energy transition debate
France, the most nuclear power dependent nation in the world, will launch a six-month national debate on energy policy in attempt to revise the way energy is produced and consumed as the country is facing with a loss in competitiveness.
read more... 30/11/2012