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Alternative Energy Network in North Africa and Middle East To Kick Off in Morocco

November 4, 2011

Morocco has been chosen as the first location for a German-led, €400bn (US$550.9bn) project to build a vast network of solar and windfarms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to provide 15% of Europe’s electricity supply by 2050. Technorati Tags: alternative energy network, Desertec Industrial Initiative, MENA, Middle East, Northern Africa Related Posts:No [...]

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The Benefits of Renewable Energy

July 28, 2011

Germany has been a leading light in sustainability for many years. More recently, the country once again showed its leadership in the sector by ditching nuclear power and veering towards alternative energy, unmistakably and inexorably. Technorati Tags: europe, Germany alternative energy Related Posts:EU Faces Court Case Over BiofuelsChina to increase renewable energy investment

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Europe Reassesses Biodiesel Policies

July 9, 2011

A new study by the European Union says any benefits of biodiesel production are cancelled out by the indirect impact caused by its production. As a consequence, the EU is likely to seriously revise its policy for biodiesel fuel. Technorati Tags: Biofuels, Europe biodiesel Related Posts:Algae Oil Company ‘One To Watch’Algae Biofuel: Can Pond Scum [...]

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Video: Germany and Alternative Energy

July 3, 2011

The Grist’s David Roberts talks about Germany’s inspiring policies to implement renewable energy. You should follow us here. Technorati Tags: alternative energy in Germany, Germany’s energy policies Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! Go find some…

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Long-Term Renewable Energy Targets Must Be Set Now, Experts Say

June 21, 2011

A recent debate on EU energy policy for post-2020 concluded that a 45% renewable energy target for 2030 would create the future policy-stability that is necessary for the alternative energy sector. Technorati Tags: EU alternative energy, EWEA Related Posts:Europe set to meet 2020 renewable energy targets, says analysis

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