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Germany launches electric car trial in Rhine-Ruhr region
Businesses and research organisations in Germany are joining forces to trial 150 electric vehicles in the Rhine-Ruhr commuter belt.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy signs up to developments in Poland and Italy
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, the alliance formed between GE and Hitachi in 2007, has announced plans to pursue developments of new nuclear power in Poland and Italy.
SunEdison to build Europe’s largest solar power plant in Italy
US division of MEMC Electronic Materials, SunEdison, today announced that is has got the go ahead to build Europe’s largest photovoltaic solar power plant in northeastern Italy, near Rovigo.
Environmental groups sue EC over biofuel documents
A coalition of environmental groups yesterday filed a legal action against the European Commission over its failure to release documents concerning the impact of biofuel use.
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EC completes €4 billion funding for energy infrastructure
The European Commission announced the selection of 43 major energy infrastructure projects that will receive €2.3 billion, completing the €4 billion Economic Recovery Package.
EC grants Ocean Power Technologies €2.2 million for Spanish project
UK marine energy company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) is set to receive €2.2 million from the European Commission as part of a €4.5 million wave energy project in Spain.
EU considers mandatory sustainability standards for biomass
The European Commission last week adopted a report on sustainability requirements for using biomass and biogas and could consider mandatory standards in the future.
Putting waste to work could generate 7% of Spain’s electricity
Urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry could be used to generate up to 7% of Spain’s electricity, say researchers.
EU expects to meet 20% renewables target by 2020
The EU will meet or slightly exceed its 20% renewable energy target by 2020, according to an analysis by the European Wind Energy Association.
Amsterdam businesses get €3 million to switch to electric vehicles
The Dutch city of Amsterdam’s plans to have 10,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2015 got a boost yesterday with the announcement of €3 million in subsidies to encourage businesses to make the switch.