France’s government begins a review of the world’s most nuclear-dependent country’s energy policy on Friday (14 September), strongly in support of its small and ailing renewables sector in an effort to boost local jobs and growth. The French government will launch a second tender to build offshore wind parks on Sept. 16, followed by a … Continue reading France seen turning to wind energy and solar power for ‘ecological patriotism’
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Nuclear power champions Japan and France turn away
In the wake of floods and earthquakes in Japan back in 2011, the worst disaster that ensued was that of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Since then, there has been a mounting pressure on the Japanese government to cut down its reliance on nuclear power plants and look to alternate modes of power production. Although … Continue reading Nuclear power champions Japan and France turn away
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French Government approves 12 MW concentrated solar power plant in Corsica
French Government approves 12 MW solar plant in Corsica equipped with Solar Euromed’s innovative Concentrating Solar Power technology. French Minister Delphine Batho for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, announced on July 27th the outcome of the national solar tender launched by the French Regulatory Commission of Energy for the implementation of solar power plants above … Continue reading French Government approves 12 MW concentrated solar power plant in Corsica
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French government accepts bids for 541 MW of photovoltaic, Concentrated Solar Power, CPV plants
The government of France has selected bids for 541 MW of solar energy plants of various technologies through two requests for tenders (RFTs), including 21 MW of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. Under the first RFT for 100 to 250 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, the government identified 109 projects for a total of … Continue reading French government accepts bids for 541 MW of photovoltaic, Concentrated Solar Power, CPV plants
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Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w3n5cc/wind_energy_in_fra) has announced the addition of the “Wind Energy in France” report to their offering. Wind Energy in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics … Continue reading Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
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France to Boost Electric Cars
REVE The recovery plan will boost consumer bonuses for purchasing electric vehicles. France will boost its support for electric cars as part of a recovery plan amid growing concern for the country’s crisis-hit motor industry and top carmaker Peugeot. The recovery plan includes a range of measures to boost electric vehicles amid hopes French carmakers … Continue reading France to Boost Electric Cars
Continue readingSupporting 100% renewable energy in 2050
Once upon a time, long ago, some people had a wonderful dream, of a Europe running on green, renewable energy. However, there seemed to be no way of doing this, so they were mostly dismissed as idealists and hippies.
Continue readingImpsa adds 155 mw of wind energy in Argentina
IMPSA, Latin America?s leader in renewable energies, sold 4 wind power projects for a total of 155 MW through a bid process called by the Programa de Generación de Energías Renovables (GENREN).
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