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Germans Get Almost One-Third of Electricity from Renewables in 2016
In another shining example of renewable energy leadership, in 2016, Germany used more renewable electricity than ever before, receiving 32 percent of the gross amount of electricity consumed in the country from sun, wind and other renewable sources. The Centre…
World’s Tallest Solar Tower Could Help Make Israel a ‘Sunshine Superpower’
Construction of the world’s tallest solar tower is underway. The 820-foot tower, which stands in the middle of a 121-megawatt concentrated solar complex in Israel’s sun-drenched Negev desert, is slated for commercial operation by the end of 2017. The Ashalim…
China and India Tipped for Multi-Billion Dollar Renewables Investment Surge
The Asian renewables market can expect a dual boost this year, as the Chinese and Indian governments both look to step up investment in clean energy infrastructure. According to Reuters’ reports, China’s energy agency today announced plans to invest 2.5…
China to Invest £292bn in Renewable Power by 2020
China will plough 2.5tn yuan (£292bn) into renewable power generation by 2020, the country’s energy agency has said, as the world’s largest energy market continues to shift away from dirty coal power towards cleaner fuels. The investment will create more…
Solar Power Becoming World’s Cheapest Form of Electricity Production, Analysts Say
Solar power is becoming the cheapest way to generate electricity, according to leading analysts. Data produced by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) showed the cost of solar in 58 lower-income countries – including China, Brazil and India – had fallen…
Spain Announces Tender for 3 GW of Renewables
Spain’s government has announced it will launch a technology neutral auction for 3 GW of renewable energy capacity at the start of this year. The announcement came from energy minister Alvaro Nadal on Dec. 14 as he spoke to the…
Green Infrastructure Investment Set to Plummet 95 Per Cent by 2020
UK investment in renewables looks set to plummet by up to 95 per cent over the next three years, the think tank Green Alliance has warned in a new analysis of the latest government data on the UK’s infrastructure investment…