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The Gotthard Base Tunnel Opens to the General Public
Update – 80,000 visitors joined in the festivities during the public days on June 4 and 5, 20,000 of whom visited ABB’s special technology pavilions Following the official inauguration of the world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel on June 1,…

Chile Has So Much Solar Energy It’s Giving It Away for Free
Chile’s solar industry has expanded so quickly that it’s giving electricity away for free. Spot prices reached zero in parts of the country on 113 days through April, a number that’s on track to beat last year’s total of 192…

Dubai to Build World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant
Dubai will soon be home to the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant. The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) has announced the second phase of a massive solar project located in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.…

The Green Week’s Fifth Day – Investing for Future Generations
Friday looked at investing for future generations to ensure prosperity and well-being in the long term. Participants across Europe explored what actions can be taken today to ensure sustainable development and growth in the years to come. Vienna in Austria…

Australia’s Momentum Continues to Build Toward Renewable Energy Target
Australia’s Clean Energy Council insists momentum continues to build for the country’s renewable energy sector as it progresses toward its 2020 Renewable Energy Target. According to a new analysis of the progress of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target, published this week by…

The Fourth Green Week Day – Safeguarding our Oceans for the Future
Thursday looked at investing in our oceans to ensure that they stay healthy and productive for future generations. Participants across Europe explored the potential of our oceans – if used responsibly – to create sustainable growth and bring prosperity in…

Report Shows that Renewable Energy Smashes Global Records in 2015
An upsurge in new wind, solar and hydro plants and capacity saw renewable energy smash global records last year, according to a report on new supply. Some 147 Gigawatts of renewable electricity came online in 2015 – the largest annual…



