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Qatar to produce 10% of power from solar energy by 2018
The hydrocarbon rich Qatar envisages replacing over 10% of its traditional forms of energy used to generate electricity and water with solar power by 2018, according to a senior official of Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC).
read more... 22/05/2012
Mining industry to invest 20 billion dollars in renewable energy by 2020
According to a Pike Research report, mining industry is likely to invest 8.4 billion dollars in 2016 and up to 20 billion dollars in 2020 in renewable energy and energy storage.
read more... 21/05/2012
UK: household energy costs up 140% since 2004
According to a recent study released in UK, the cost of household energy has increased more than five times compared to household income since 2004.
read more... 18/05/2012
UK favors the shift from renewable to new CO2 targets
According to the UK energy and climate chief, Edward Davey, Europe should focus on cutting carbon emissions rather than dealing with a set of green policy targets that expire at the end of the decade.
read more... 16/05/2012
Asian smart grid to reach 19 billion dollars by 2016
According to GTM Research’s latest market report, the Smart Grid in Asia, 2012-2016, Asian electricity market is likely to build a smart grid market forecasted to reach 19 billion dollars value by 2016. The report appoints also the main strategies for the development of it and determines the companies that “suit” the best. Among these are identified ABB, BPL, Siemens, Holley Metering, etc.
read more... 14/05/2012