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Germany: 50Hertz alone will invest 400-500 million euros in power grid in 2014
German power grid operator 50Hertz intends to make an investment of 400-500 million euros this year to build transmission connections that will convey wind power from Germany's inaccessible regions to its industrial centers to sustain its move from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
read more... 09/07/2014
Chinese offer for Italy grids increases concerns
China's state power grid is one of two bidders for a significant stake in Italy's energy grids, but such a connection might cause problems since the Chinese and Italians both intend to purchase assets around Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter.
read more... 08/07/2014
French gas tariffs require larger market connection
The calculation of French regulated gas tariffs should be related more strongly to gas market prices since market main player GDF Suez renegotiates more of its supply agreements, as stated by energy regulator CRE in a report published on Wednesday.
read more... 05/06/2014
Britain: SSE penalized for slow energy customer links
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has inflicted a fine of 750,000 pounds ($1.25 million) on the power distribution division of utility SSE for the stagnant grid connection of approximately 200 clients in the period 2010-2013, as stated by the entity on Friday.
read more... 02/06/2014
Norway: Statnett welcomes UK power connection rule suggestions
Suggested UK regulations on running power links to Europe have raised the chances of setting up the first power connection between Britain and Norway, according to the statement made on Monday by Norwegian power grid company Statnett.
read more... 27/05/2014