Wind power and other renewables will become the become the world’s second-largest source of power generation by 2015 and close in on coal as the primary source by 2035, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). “A steady increase in hydropower and the rapid expansion of wind and solar power has cemented the position of … Continue reading A shifting global energy balance will include wind energy
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IEA Endorses Electric Vehicles As Carbon Fighters
The IEA said it considers electric vehicles one of the best ways to decrease the carbon footprint from the transportation sector. Executives and leaders from the automobile sector met with the International Energy Agency in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss global implementation of electric vehicles. The IEA said the sale of electric vehicles needs to double … Continue reading IEA Endorses Electric Vehicles As Carbon Fighters
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IEA: Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2012
Renewable energy has emerged as a significant source in the global energy mix, accounting for around a fifth of worldwide electricity production. Much of this success has stemmed from economic incentives and significant policy effort by countries, particularly those in the OECD. Massive investment has taken place on a global scale, with costs for most … Continue reading IEA: Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2012
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IEA: Wind Energy Will Be Among Top Global Renewable Sources By 2017
Renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that acknowledges the coming-of-age of the renewable energy sector. The report says that despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from hydropower, solar power, wind power and … Continue reading IEA: Wind Energy Will Be Among Top Global Renewable Sources By 2017
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Wind energy will grow by 100 terawatt-hours per year – IEA
Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind turbines will increase by more than 40% to almost 6,400 terawatt hours (TWh) – roughly … Continue reading Wind energy will grow by 100 terawatt-hours per year – IEA
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Global solar energy photovoltaic (PV) capacities will more than triple to 230 GW in 2017, with concentrating solar power (CSP) capacities growing more than five-fold to 11 GW during that time, IEA forecast.
Continue readingIEA Forecasts 40% Growth in Renewable Power Generation in Next 5 Years
Power generation from renewable resources ? hydropower, concentrated solar power, wind energy, photovoltaic and others ? will increase more than 40% to nearly 6,400 TWh.
Continue readingIEA sees renewable energy growth accelerating over next 5 years
Offshore wind and Concentrating Solar Power grow quickly from low bases. Geothermal energy continues to develop in areas with good resources.
Continue readingThe largest Concentrating Solar Power Receives Proposed Approval from California
The recommendation marks an important milestone in the company?s efforts to obtain final approval to build the four 242-megawatt plants, totaling 968 megawatts of generating capacity, in Riverside County.
Continue readingLa AIE pide a España que retire los subsidios al carbón
La AIE también recomienda a España subir los impuestos sobre los carburantes. Respecto a las primas a las renovables (eólica, fotovoltaica, termosolar) considera normal que se ayude a tecnologías que están empezando.
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