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Europe’s largest solar farm launched in France
French energy group Neoen launched yesterday the biggest photovoltaic power plant of Europe, having a power capacity of up to 300 MWp peak.
read more... 02/12/2015
Daily: European prompt power rebound as German wind output is expected to halve
Crude oil declined on Monday, reversing a previous hike following the release of a survey which estimated higher OPEC production in November, while a stronger dollar dragged down the demand for commodities denominated in the currency. Brent crude futures eased 25 cents, or 0.6 percent, to settle at $44.61 a barrel. WTI futures fell 6 cents to close at $41.65, down from a session high at $42.61.
read more... 01/12/2015
Daily: European spot power prices climb on weaker wind supply, strong demand in France
Crude oil futures slashed previous losses to close steady on Wednesday after a smaller-than-expected supply increase in the United States and a decline in the number of U.S. rigs actively drilling for oil. Brent crude futures rose 5 cents to settle at $46.17 on Wednesday, after slipping more than $1 to a session low of $45.03. U.S. crude's WTI futures ended the session 17 cents higher at 43.04 a barrel. WTI had also shed over $1 to hit an intraday low of $41.72.
read more... 26/11/2015
Daily: European prompt power prices soar on cold spell forecasts
Brent oil edged 1% higher on Friday on short-covering before weekend, while WTI crude declined, but just above the $40-per-barrel threshold, struggling to defend after a hike in stockpiles. Brent futures rose 48 cents to close at $44.66 a barrel. It boosted to as high as $45.50 during its late rally. U.S. crude's WTI for December delivery expired on Friday down 15 cents at $40.39 after attaining a low of $38.99, the weakest since August 27. WTI for January delivery ended 18 cents higher at $41.90.
read more... 23/11/2015
Europe’s TOP Primary Energy Consumers per Capita
Total primary energy consumption reported in this table includes the consumption of petroleum, dry natural gas, coal, and net nuclear, hydroelectric, and non-hydroelectric renewable electricity. Total primary energy consumption for each country also includes net electricity imports (electricity imports minus electricity exports).
read more... 20/11/2015