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Wind Cheapest Power Source in Argentina Renewable Auction
Wind was the cheapest source of energy in Argentina’s first power auction after the country implemented reforms designed to transform its fossil fuel – dependent grid. The minimum price for wind power reached $49.10/MWh in the auction, Sebastian Kind, undersecretary…
Large Renewable Energy Procurement Suspension to Hit Energy from Waste in Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Energy is to immediately suspend the second round of its Large Renewable Procurement process and the Energy-from-Waste Standard Offer Program, halting procurement of over 1000 MW of waste to energy, solar, wind, hydroelectric and bioenergy projects. Ontario’s…
Three out of Ten Cars sold in Norway Are Chargeable!
The total share of chargeable cars in Norway is continuously increasing, showing yet again how much the Norwegians appreciate their battery driven cars. The sales numbers so far this year show that the chargeable vehicle market in Norway is nowhere…
Six Billion Plastic Bags Can’t Be Wrong – so What Do we Tax Next?
In the first six months of the 5p charge in England, 6bn fewer bags were handed out. Watch out coffee cups and plastic bottles. England’s plastic bag charge was a long time coming – long after Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland…
IEA Encourages Turkey to Deepen Energy Market Reforms
Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2009, Turkey has made significant progress in reforming its energy sector. Completing the reforms will allow Turkey to tap into its renewable and energy efficiency potentials, latest IEA report says. With rising energy…
Water Crisis in Bangladesh
With a population of over 15 million people, Dhaka – the capital of Bangladesh – is considered a mega-city and shares many of the water management problems common to other major cities. While efforts are made to sustain water quantity…
Volkswagen ID: More Details of All-Electric Concept Car at Paris Motor Show
Two days ago, Volkswagen held one of the first press conferences at the Paris Motor Show, unveiling the first of several electric cars from different makers. Its Volkswagen I.D. Concept is a preview of a high-volume battery-electric hatchback that will…