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Italy now has 16.9 GW of PV capacity installed
According to Italian energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE), last month Italy added 170 MW of new PV capacity. This compares to about 214 MW registered in March and 126 MW for February. The GSE states this brings Italy’s total solar PV installed capacity to 16.9GW.
read more... 02/05/2013
European top energy companies to launch North Sea Power to Gas Platform
A European consortium composed from eleven top companies have established the North Sea Power to Gas Platform, to jointly develop the concept of Power-to-Gas (P2G) – the conversion of renewable electrical power into a gaseous energy carrier like hydrogen or methane.
read more... 02/05/2013
Gazprom earnings for 2012 down 10%
Russian energy giant Gazprom, the world’s biggest natural gas producer, reported a 10% drop in its earnings amid lower gas sales. Profits for 2012 amounted to 38.17 billion dollars, compared to 42.2 billion dollars in 2011.
read more... 30/04/2013
Eurostat: Europe on track to achieve 2020 renewable energy target
The EU member nations are on track to achieve their 2020 renewable energy target, according to the most recent statistics released by Eurostat.
read more... 30/04/2013
Russia to support the development of renewable energy sources
The Russian Energy Minister submitted on 15 April a draft law to Dmitry Medvedev, prime minister of Russia, which eyes supporting the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power.
read more... 29/04/2013