Renewable energy auctions are increasingly becoming a policy tool of choice to support renewable energy deployment, according to a new publication released by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Read more »
164 countries worldwide have now adopted renewable energy targets. Read more »
European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector Read more »
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 »
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 »
Market launch 2015 and 2016 / Extensive experience with Wind Class I WECs Read more »
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 »
Bulgaria, Estonia and Sweden already achieve their 2020 targets Read more »
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 »
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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