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Solar MW capacity doubled

Τετ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 15:41

The installed capacity of solar energy systems in Greece more than doubled within just seven months by July, according to the Renewable Energy Sources Center. The combined electricity output from the installed units reached 29.8 mega-watts in July from just 14 MW in January, thanks to legislative initiatives of the last few years aimed at boosting the market’s development, said Yiannis Vouyiouklakis, head of the center’s development section. He was addressing a conference titled “Photovoltaic Systems in Greece.”

EU awaiting post-election update

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 14:30

As election talk remained mainly focused on the economy, the European Commission reminded Greece yesterday that regardless of who wins the most votes, the country needs to meet upcoming obligations to Brussels or face the consequences.

Papandreou’s plan to revive the economy

Τρι, 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 14:28

PASOK leader George Papandreou took to the stage at the Thessaloniki International Fair this weekend and set out his immediate plans for the country should his party win the general elections in three weeks’ time, insisting that the Socialists have the political will the current New Democracy government lacks to push through the changes.

Hywind: Siemens and StatoilHydro Install First Floating Wind Turbine

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 20:17

StatoilHydro and Siemens installed the world’s first large-scale floating wind turbine. The turbine is located approximately 12 km south east of Karmøy in Norway at a water depth of about 220 meters. The Hywind project was developed by StatoilHydro, and Siemens supplied the SWT-2.3 MW wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 82 meters

Siemens introduces New 3.6-megawatt Wind Turbine Featuring a 120 Meter Rotor Diameter

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 20:10

Today, Siemens announced the release of a new 3.6-megawatt (MW) wind turbine featuring a 120 meter rotor diameter. The SWT-3.6-120 turbine is based on the proven technology of the SWT-3.6-107 – the world’s most popular offshore wind turbine. The new machine will be equipped with 58.5 meter long rotor blades. The turbine has a swept area of 11,300 square meters.

Russia Hydropower Accident Blamed On Safety Failures

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:32

Russia's industrial safety watchdog, Rostekhbadzor, said Monday that last month's accident at a Siberian hydroelectric power station was caused by failures in safety and working procedures, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports on its Web site.

Gazprom: GDF Suez To Take 9% Stake In Nord Stream By October

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:28

French energy company GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) will become a shareholder in the OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS)-led Nord Stream gas pipeline project by October, Gazprom's Deputy Chief Executive Alexander Medvedev said Monday.

Iran, World Powers To Talk On October 1

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:27

Iran and six world powers have agreed to hold talks on the Islamic republic's latest package of proposals concerning its nuclear programme Oct. 1, both sides said Monday.

Russia's Putin Wants To Repeat Opel-Style Deals

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:25

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wants his country's engagement in the rescue of automaker Adam Opel GmbH to be the first of many large-scale cooperation projects with Europe, the newspaper Handelsblatt reported Monday.

Russia Pays $1B For Oil Exploration In Venezuela

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:24

A Russian consortium has paid $1 billion to Venezuela to assure participation in exploiting the Orinoco oil fields, among the world's largest, officials said Sunday.

Poland May Ask For EU Help In Gas Talks With Russia

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:23

The Polish government may ask the European Commission to help negotiate additional natural gas deliveries with Russia, Polish daily Rzeczpospolita reported Monday.

Russian Delegation Comes to Sofia Over Energy Projects, at Sept 17

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 15:04

A high-ranking Russian delegation is going to arrive in Sofia for discussions of the three large-scale joint Bulgarian-Russian energy projects. The delegation will include Energy Minister, Sergey Shmatko, and the head of the state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rossatom, Sergei Kiriyenko, the Bulgarian National Television reported

Banks' NordStream Loan Pitches Due Early Oct

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:06

Banks have been given until early October to submit their proposals to participate in the EUR3.9 billion financing for the Nord Stream gas pipeline project out of Russia, said people familiar with the situation Friday.