Business Edition
Nr. 11
August 30, 2005
Special:
Another swing in the discussion over feed-in or quota systems
A recent study from the German Institute
for Economic Research (Deutsche Institut für Wirtschaftforschung, DIW)
has added to the debate on support systems for power from renewable sources.
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reports on market developments, prices and recent trades of green certificates
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‘Amsterdam Forum’ discusses sustainable energy
On October 13 and 14 the directors-general
Energy of every Member State in the EU will be invited to discuss renewable
energy and energy efficiency. Read
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Biomass Action Plan drafted
The European Commission’s Directorate
General for Transport and Energy (DG TREN) is currently finalizing internal
discussions on the contents of the Biomass Action Plan. Read
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European Parliament reviews 25% target for 2020
Next month the European Parliament
will discuss the resolution proposed by the industry and energy committee,
advocating a share of 25% renewables in 2020. Read
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First European Biomass Trading Floor
In July, the first European internet-based
Biomass Trading Floor has started. BioXchange aims at increasing transparency
in biomass trade and minimizing transaction costs. Read
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Soap story offshore wind farm Electrabel ended
The never-ending story of the 100
MW wind farm 12 kilometres off the coast of Knokke-Heist in Belgium seems
to have ended with a negative conclusion for project developer Electrabel.
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New 500 MW solar hot spot in California
Last week, Southern California
Edison agreed with Stirling Energy Systems to purchase power over the
next twenty years from a new 500 MW solar power energy farm.Read
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EU launches sustainable energy campaign
The European Commission launched
in July a campaign to raise the awareness of the public on the importance
and advantages of sustainable energy. Read
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Dutch impulse of 400 M€
Last week it became known that
the Dutch government wants to inject a considerable amount of money into
renewable energy. Read
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World averages 13.3% of primary energy from renewables
Across the world, renewables provide
13.3% of primary energy from renewables, with biomass as the major contributor
to renewables at 80%. Read
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Substantial rise of renewables in Germany
In the first six months of 2005
the use of renewable sources for the generation of electricity in Germany
has increased up to 11%. Read
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Agenda Update
Agenda Update: 6-7 October: GreenPower
Marketing Conference, Berlin. Fourth European Conference on voluntary
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