Renewable Energy Targets Quadrupled Globally Since 2005, New IRENA Report Finds
164 countries worldwide have now adopted renewable energy targets. Read more »
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EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show
European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector Read more »
EU 2030 energy and climate targets: The right regulatory framework will lead us way beyond 27% for renewables!
The European Council has set a binding 40% GHG emissions reduction target, a minimum 27% for renewables - only binding at EU-level- and an indicative 27% for energy efficiency Read more »
EPIA statement on the approval of UK State Aid for Hinkley C
Reacting to today's announcement by the European Commission to approve UK State Aid for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, Dr. James Watson, CEO of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), issued the following statement Read more »
ENERCON announces E-82 and E-101 for strong wind sites
Market launch 2015 and 2016 / Extensive experience with Wind Class I WECs Read more »
PV is already competitive against retail electricity in the commercial sector of major European markets
The study "PV Grid Parity Monitor”, shows that photovoltaic grid parity is an economic reality in the commercial segment in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Read more »
Share of renewables in energy consumption up to 14% in 2012
Bulgaria, Estonia and Sweden already achieve their 2020 targets Read more »
Energy secretary to tell EU governments "act now to preserve green growth"
Portuguese secretary of state for energy Artur Trindade will today call on EU heads of state and government to set ambitious targets for 2030 including a 40% renewable energy target and a target for grid infrastructure. Read more »
Wind growth slows in 2013
During 2013, 10,917 MW of new wind energy capacity came on line in the EU-28, a decrease of 8% compared to 2012. There are now 116,774 MW installed the EU, meeting 8% of EU electricity demand, and a further 4,188 MW in the rest of Europe. Read more »
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