Will UK Carbon Emission Rules Lead to Energy Shortages?
The U.K. risks power shortages because utilities may react to Europe’s toughest carbon emissions rules by closing plants without replacing them.
Renewable Energy in MENA Area to Double Next Year, Desertec Says
Clean energy assets in the Middle East and North Africa will more than double in capacity by the end of next year, the Dii GmbH industry association said.
The latest hydroelectric power news and information
The latest hydroelectric power news and information for March 2014
Energy Price Concerns Resonate in EU Talks on 2030 Climate Goals
The European Union should ensure that future climate and energy policies do not undermine the competitiveness of its industry, already weakened by a price gap with the U.S., the bloc’s member states said.
Iberdrola-Backed AlgaEnergy May Build Mexico Biomass Plant
AlgaEnergy SA, part-owned by Spain’s Iberdrola SA and Repsol SA, is in talks with potential partners to set up a plant in Mexico to supply the American markets with biomass made from algae.
Musk Says Renewable Energy Shift to Bring ‘Strife’ for Utilities
Tesla Motors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said shifting to greater use of solar and wind power will challenge utility companies.
EU Leaders Said to Delay Decision on 2030 Targets for Emissions
European Union leaders intend next month to agree on a timeline for developing energy and climate targets for 2030, delaying a final decision on the polices, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Renewable Energy Generation to Expand UK Waste-fired Bioenergy Plan
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd., a British low-carbon asset developer backed by BlackRock Inc., will build six waste-to-power plants with Caterpillar Inc. and Finning U.K. Ltd. in an expansion of plans published last month.
Europe Divided on Supply Security as Renewable Energy Grows
European Union governments and the bloc’s executive arm are splitting over how to guarantee electricity supply as the region builds more renewable power.
Citi Sees Capital Markets Reviving Renewables as Banks Bow Out
Renewable energy companies will derive more of their funding from bond markets as banks curb lending to the industry, Citigroup Inc.’s head of environmental finance said.