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Scotland to curb subsidies for biomass plants over 15MW
The Scottish government has decided to curb subsidies for biomass power plants that generate over 15MW of electricity as part of its Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme announced in October 2012 due to concerns that they will consume too much wood.
read more... 12/02/2013
E.ON- the last of “the big six” to increase energy prices
E.ON, UK's second-largest energy supplier with six million customers, is planning to raise gas and electricity prices next week, blaming wholesale, transmission and social scheme costs.
read more... 11/12/2012
Spanish renewable energy companies look to South Africa for new opportunities
The Spanish government was forced to suspend their subsidies for renewable energy in January this year, in the attempt to face the current debt crisis. Spain, which is a pioneer in developing renewable energy plants, had come to realize that the subventions were a burden, than assistance. The scheme had already accumulated debts for €24 billion by the end of 2011.
read more... 27/11/2012
European Commission says EU carbon market needs deep reform
The EU carbon market must have clarity before the year-end on a short-term plan to revive a scheme that has lost its power to drive greener energy, European Commission representative said while outlining plans for much deeper reform.
read more... 15/11/2012
Scottish Government launched the” Warm Homes Fund”
The Scottish Government has launched a £50 million fund that will invest in green energy schemes having the objective to help heat homes across Scotland. According to some experts, even if it does not solve all of the country’s energy problems, this should help to drive the energy sector in the right direction.
read more... 12/11/2012