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Britain: 12 GW of power plant capacity to be taken offline by the end of 2023
About 12 GW of power plant capacity might be taken offline in Britain by the end of 2023, because of tougher European Union pollution laws, according to Reuters estimates published on Wednesday. Britain’s main goal is to ascertain a varied, low-carbon and efficient energy mix so as to cut emissions and offer consumers the best transaction, as stated by a spokeswoman from the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change.
read more... 13/03/2014
UK: 100 billion pounds more investment needed so as to meet 2020 carbon targets
Around 8 to 10 billion pounds are being annually spent for low-carbon energy in Great Britain, or a total of maximum 100 billion pounds over a 10-year period, which is less than half of the level estimated to be invested for attaining 2020 carbon targets, as stated by lawmakers on Thursday.
read more... 07/03/2014
CCS technology could help Britain to meet its carbon emission reduction target
A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) indicates that a rapid development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) could help Britain to become self-sufficient again in terms of energy.
read more... 05/02/2014
British offshore wind sector is fading on subsidies, steep costs
Britain has the most flourishing offshore wind energy sector in the world, but the sector is on the way to reach a turning point as companies scrap or scale back huge offshore wind farm projects amid sharp costs, estimated at several billion pounds for each project.
read more... 10/01/2014
Britain: wind power production expected to reach a record high
Wind farms in Britain are expected to generate a record amount of electricity on Friday on anticipation of heavy storms, according to the country's power network operator.
read more... 03/01/2014