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European legislators impelled to set a 100% renewable target for 2050
The Global Alliance is prompting European legislators to set a 100% renewable target for 2050, criticizing them for not setting aggressive long-term renewable energy targets.
read more... 25/06/2013
UK: Electricity prices to double in the next years to come in comparison to those in Germany
A new report offered by bank Credit Suisse stated that UK electricity prices could almost twice those in Germany in the next three years because of the impact of a new tax intended at supporting renewable power production. The report showed that wholesale prices could increase in comparison to those in Germany by 85% in 2016-17 and would maintain the trend in general for the next 7- 10 years.
read more... 24/06/2013
UK: sixth in the world in terms of renewable energy investments
According to the last edition of PA Consulting Group’s Energy Investment Map which includes 30 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Gulf, BRICS and the US aiming to offer investors an general idea of where they could have the best opportunities.
read more... 21/06/2013
Angela Merkel envisages an amendment of Renewable Energy Act if re-elected
Chancellor Angela Merkel engages to curb the generous support for renewable energy if she is re-elected in September. Thus, Germany would be the latest European country to pull back incentives for renewable sources.
read more... 21/06/2013
UK electricity production increased 20% in 2012
In 2012, electricity generated from renewables represented 11.3%, increasing in comparison to 9.4% in 2011. Generally, renewable electricity generation increased 20%, to 41.1 TWh in 2012 from 34.4 TWh in 2011, while capacity increased 26% to 15.5 GW.
read more... 20/06/2013