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Landis+Gyr and CURRENT deliver smart solution for Spain and Portugal
Swiss energy management provider Landis+Gyr is joining forces with the European arm of US company CURRENT Group to cooperate on smart metering and grid solutions for Spain and Portugal.
Wind will lead the way in Europe by 2020
Wind power will take the lead from other renewable energy resources in Europe by 2020, according a new report from ENDS Europe.
Countries promise action on clean technologies
Government representatives attending the two-day Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Washington DC have promised action on over ten initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and clean energy.
Norway tops league of green building, with UK third
Norway has topped a global league of green building for the second year in a row, followed by Brazil in second place and then the UK, which climbs to third place for the first time.
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EU reaches 10% renewables, while global investment grows
The EU reached over 10% renewable energy consumption in 2008, according to figures published by Eurostat earlier this week, while two reports from the United Nations reveal growing global investment.
Spain overtakes US as world leader in solar thermal power
Spain has overtaken the US as the world leader in solar thermal power generation.
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UK Government promises certainty for energy industry
The UK Coalition Government has announced today that it plans to strengthen draft National Policy Statements (NPSs) for energy infrastructure, like new nuclear reactors and offshore wind farms.
Germany could be fossil fuel free by 2050, says report
Germany could be entirely fossil fuel free, replacing its energy generating capacity with renewable sources like wind and solar by 2050, according to a new report.
IEA reports first signs of “energy technology revolution”
The International Energy Agency says the first green shoots of an energy revolution are starting to appear.
Europe’s renewable electricity generation nearly hits 20%
Last year, just shy of 20% of Europe’s total electricity consumption came from renewable sources, according to the latest figures from the European Commission.