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Ireland: Wind farms could help slash energy bills
Ireland is an excellent location for developing both onshore and offshore wind farms, due to its favorable climate, and the wind speed means that there are many wind farm sites which offer a high capacity factor for generation. The country has one of the greatest wind energy resources in Europe and it is important to exploit them efficiently, so as to create jobs and bring benefits to communities.
read more... 14/08/2014
British government gives the go-ahead to a new round of shale gas exploration
The British government unveiled it was opening up the bidding process for shale gas exploration in the country under the so-called "14th onshore licensing round". Alongside shale gas exploration, the bidding process will cover exploration and development of tight gas, coalbed methane and mine vent gas.
read more... 30/07/2014
Denmark: Onshore wind beats all other forms of electricity generation on cost
Onshore wind power is proved to be the cheapest form of electricity generation in Denmark, according to a new research study released by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA).
read more... 23/07/2014
Greenpeace: French nuclear power becomes more expensive than renewables by 2020
A report released by environmental activist group Greenpeace unveils that the electricity generated by onshore wind and solar installations could be more financially competitive by 2020 than the power from upgraded nuclear facilities in France.
read more... 16/06/2014
Greece approves demand of Italian company to seek out oil, gas
Greece authorized on Wednesday a demand of an Italian energy company to seek out oil and natural gas in three onshore regions in the west of the country, Arta, Aetoloakarnania and the northwestern Peloponnes.
read more... 26/05/2014