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Renewables Share in UK Power Generation Hits All Time High

Matthew Fiala — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:34:26 +0000

Renewables in the United Kingdom’s electricity generation hit a record high in the second quarter of 2018, while share of coal in the energy mix slumped to an all-time low, with figures showed here. UK’s Energy Mix Compared to U.S. For the second quarter in the U.K., the share of renewables hit a record of […]

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2015 Edition of Vivid Sydney Festival Powered by Renewables

Anthony Petrolo — Sat, 23 May 2015 03:40:10 +0000

One of the largest light festivals in Australia, let alone across the Asia-Pacific region, is set to have a green transformation for its 2015 version: offsetting of carbon-based emissions via green power (using accredited renewable sources). The Vivid Light, Music and Ideas Festival, held annually in Sydney for three weeks between May and June, showpieces […]

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European Commission Stops Subsidies For Renewables, Gives Green Light to Coal And Gas

Mila Luleva — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 20:32:05 +0000

Earlier this week, The European Commission decided against governmental subsidies for renewable energy projects, by issuing new guidelines in support of back-up energy generating facilities, such as coal- and gas-powered plants. The EU officials claim that this is the only way to ensure secure and affordable electricity for all citizens. The decision was made after France […]

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Oregon Utilities Setting Target of Reducing CO2 Emissions 10% Below 1990 Levels

Mike Sandru — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:12:18 +0000

To decrease the amount of greenhouse emissions 10% below 1990 levels, Portland General Electric (PGE) in Oregon intends to replace coal plants with 2,362 MW wind energy systems and 557 MW of simple-cycle combustion turbines burning natural gas.

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European Countries To Hit Renewable Energy Targets by 2020

Mike Sandru — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:23:11 +0000

The analysis, which assessed all forms of renewable energy, found that while 13 of the 27 European Union (EU) countries are going to meet their targets for renewable energy capacity, 8 are set to exceed it and the remaining 6 are expected to fall short.

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