Europe’s renewable ambitions

Europe has set ambitious targets to increase its use of renewable energy sources. To what extend can the region successfully implement these goals ?

European Autumn Gas Conference 2011

Sanyo Component launches Solar Premium Installer Programme

Sanyo launches first dedicated support network for PV installers in the UK.

Coal prices show mixed performance

Mixed bag for coal as US prices remain largely stable, Europe slips and Newcastle and Richards Bay product fetches higher price.

Coal markets see falling spot prices

While the US market appears to remain stable, elsewhere, spot prices have slipped over the past week.

EWEA – Half of EU power requirement could be filled by wind by 2050

With wind energy power output expected to more than triple by 2020, EWEA says the renewable energy source could account for half of EU power demand by 2050.

European shale gas – The tortoise rather than the hare

As Europe realises its shale gas potential, the region moves forward at a steady pace to consider the emerging issues. Compared with the US sector, Europe appears to be following the tortoise rather than the hare approach.

European smart meter deployment to reach 52% by 2016

New research predicts surge in European smart meter installation.

Global investments in green energy up by 32% to US$211bn

Global investment in the renewable energy sector continues to surge as China charges ahead with wind power and Europe’s small-scale rooftop solar projects offsets falling investment in its large-scale solar sector.

Tunisia intends to spend US$2bn to sell solar power in Europe

Tunisia tags US$2bn for solar power with the plan to export electricity to Europe.