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EU Commission: fossil fuel and nuclear subsidies distort market
"EU taxpayers gave over EUR26 billion to fossil fuels in 2011, the documents show. It is disappointing to see the figure of EUR35 billion subsidy to nuclear energy being removed by the European Commission prior to publication", stated Justin Wilkes, ...
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EU offshore wind installation grows during first half 2013 - but warning signs evident
277 new offshore wind turbines, totalling 1,045 megawatts (MW), were fully grid connected in Europe during the first six months of 2013. This is double compared to the same period in 2012 when 523.2 MW were installed. In addition, 268 foundations ...
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More wind power and cheaper electricity possible on existing EU networks
Europe`s transmission grid capacity can be used more efficiently, bringing far more power online, the EU-funded TWENTIES project has found. By, measuring power lines` temperature in real time rather than theoretically, for example, 10% more power ...
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The end of regulated electricity prices?
The end of regulated power prices - a major obstacle to a liberalised power market - could be in sight after EU energy ministers meet tomorrow. Ministers are expected to call on governments to consider phasing out price regulation, which would be a ...
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Hundreds of events around the world for Global Wind Day
From Norway to Uruguay, Israel to India, hundreds of activities will allow people around the world to discover the power of wind energy on Global Wind Day, 15 June. From concerts in Croatia to boat trips in Japan, a video contest in Georgia and a ...
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EU destroys competitiveness - throws away 1.1 billion Euros per day
More wind energy will increase Europe`s competitiveness, which is being undermined by increasing fossil fuel import costs. As EU Heads of State and Government meet to discuss Europe`s energy policy on 22 May, they should remember that the EU paid ...
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Millions of Euros for innovative wind energy demonstration projects
A call for renewable energy project funding, which potentially totals tens of millions of Euros under NER300, was launched by the European Commission today. NER300 is the EU`s funding programme for innovative demonstration projects for renewable ...
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EU Commission`s 2030 energy policy needs binding renewables target
The European Commission today opened the debate on EU energy and climate policy after 2020 - offering the energy industry the prospect of the long-term clarity and stability needed for large, long-term investments. The European Commission`s Green ...
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European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
"The Parliament has once again recognised what a strong renewables industry, driven by ambitious targets, can do for Europe`s economy, jobs, energy security and the climate", commented Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European ...
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Proposed EU sea planning law will boost investor certainty
EU Member States will have to plan the use of their sea space and work together where they share a sea basin, according to a proposed European Commission Directive on maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management published today in ...
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Andrew Garrad new President of the European Wind Energy Association
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has today elected Andrew Garrad as its new President. Garrad joined the wind energy industry in 1979 and was President and later Chairman of GL Garrad Hassan, the world`s largest independent renewable ...
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Global Wind Day 2013 Photo Competition
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have launched a global photo competition - `Discover the stories behind wind energy`. Why? Because wind energy is more than a technology. It captures the ...
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Wind energy’s most prestigious prize goes to Professor Arthouros Zervos
The award was presented to Professor Zervos by Klaus Rave, Vice President of EWEA. Speaking at the presentation of the award at the conference dinner of the EWEA 2013 Annual Event in Vienna, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association ...
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EU wind power grows in 2012 - but industry challenged in 2013
The EU wind energy sector installed 11.6 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2012, bringing the total wind power capacity to 105.6 GW, according to the 2012 annual statistics launched today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The 11.6 GW ...
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EU wind industry skills shortage: over 5,000 more workers needed per year
The European wind industry faces a severe skills shortage of around 5,500 appropriately qualified staff per year. This shortfall could climb to 18,000 by 2030 - nearly 5% of the entire wind industry workforce - if numbers of suitable workers ...
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EU wind industry faces tough challenge - and politicians should not make it worse
The wind industry is being hit by the economic crisis and austerity across Europe, and a difficult situation should not be made worse by politicians undermining investor confidence, warned top industry figures today in Vienna. At the opening of ...
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EU offshore wind energy sector posts solid 2012
The 293 turbines installed in 2012 represent 1,165 Megawatts (MW), an increase of 33% compared to 2011 installations of 874 MW. This brings total offshore wind energy capacity to 4,995 MW. Overall, the UK remains the leader with nearly 60% of ...
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UK-Ireland wind power deal is model for Europe
The agreement to be signed today in Dublin by the Energy Minister of Ireland and the UK Secretary of State for Energy to pave the way for the export of Ireland`s wind energy to Britain could serve as a template for other countries - and be a step ...
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Europe´s Wind Power and Energy Future: EWEA 2013
- Opening press conference Vienna, 10.30 on Monday 4 February 2013 Chief executives, energy ministers, international journalists and energy experts from all around the world will meet in Viennaat the EWEA 2013 annual event from 4-7 February ...
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EU reaches 100 GW wind power milestone
100 GW of wind power can generate electricity over a year to meet the total consumption of 57 million households, equivalent to the power production of 39 nuclear power plants. It took the European wind energy sector some twenty years to get ...