UK energy in statistics – DECC releases 1Q10 data
Electricity from coal-fired power stations falls, Oil and NGL production down 6.1 per cent on year, renewable energy accounted for three per cent of primary energy production in 2009.
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CAT releases its road map for a zero carbon Britain by 2030
The launch of the Centre of Alternative Technology’s Zero Carbon 2030 report, was attended by IFandP and here we provide you with the highlights, together with a look at the wider implications of its unique and all-encompassing vision for the UK.
Spain looking to go all out on renewables, aims to increase capacity to 70GW by 2020
Proposals include a 300 per cent increase in solar power capacity and a near doubling of wind power
Ecofys: 40% renewable target achievable for Ireland
Following a study into the integration of renewables in Ireland’s power system, Ecofys said the country can achieve its 40 per cent renewable target.
India boosts renewable energy to 16.8GW, looking to boost solar power
India continues its push towards greater use of renewable energy, American companies looking to form solar power joint venture.
Masdar partners with Total and Abengoa Solar to build the 100MW Shams 1 solar power plant
Construction work to begin in 3Q10, to take two years. Plant will use the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism as an additional revenue stream.
Power-Gen Europe day 2: speakers hold out little hope for Mexico climate summit
IFandP provides the highlights from the second plenary session of Power-Gen Europe, hosted by the presenter of HARDtalk, Stephen Sackur, on the theme of the uncertainty surrounding the power industry and the climate change agenda.
Coal makes big strides while natural gas notes record drop in 2009
BP’s Annual Statistical Review of World Energy notes coal’s upmarch while natural gas in key markets falls sharply.
US now shares clean energy investment top spot with China
For the first time, Ernst & Young’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices have put China and the US in equal first place position. China’s rise from second place has been driven by the US$34.6bn it spent on clean energy over the course of 2009 and its growing commitments to wind power. Ernst & Young’s report …
€2bn offshore wind farm in North Wales gets the go-ahead
The 576MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farmin north Wales has received planning permission with construction work expected to start at the end of 2011.
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