Denmark Hits 200 Megawatt Solar Capacity Goal 8 Years Ahead of Schedule, inhabitat.
inhabitat, by Molly Cotter 18 Apr 16 “….. VIEW SLIDESHOW
Lets face it – its rare we see a government goal reached on time, let alone early. Not too long ago, the Danish Government announced an ambitious goal to reach 200 megawatts of solar capacity by 2020, and as of last week, they have already met it! The country is currently installing an average of 36megawatts of solar panels each month. At this rate, their resulting capacity by 2020 will be over five times the original goal. Denmark‘s power is currently 20% supplied by renewable sources, and the nation has set a goal of sourcing 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050.
Solar panels are a hot commodity in Denmark, saving energy costs and giving homeowners the possibility of storing extra energy in the public grid. Building owners and communities alike have taken advantage of government-funded incentives and benefits of grid connectivity, solidifying the importance of renewable energy sources for the entire country. This national strategy has paid off big time for countries such as Denmark, Germany, Japan, and Spain who have all set solar goals and are moving toward a greener energy system. Lets hope in the light of this fantastic news, more countries jump on board the green train! http://inhabitat.com/denmark-hits-200-megawatt-solar-capacity-goal-8-years-ahead-of-schedule/
Canberra at the forefront in the new renewable energy era
Canberra at the centre of a renewable energy superpower, Canberra Times, 23 Apr 16 A climate change think-tank’s report says Australia is on the forefront of a renewable energy era and forecasts the nation to become an economic superpower if it capitalises on its natural energy sources.
Beyond Zero Emission CEO Stephen Bygrave said the global economy will be changing over the next few decades as the world transitions to an energy sector less reliant on fossil fuel energies……..
The ACT Environment and Climate Change Minister Simon Corbell said the capital’s approach to renewable energy was proof the decarbonisation transition was possible.
“The ACT’s success in fast approaching our own 90 per cent renewable energy target shows a 100 per cent renewable energy target could be entirely achievable.”
The territory government estimates there will be more than $400 million in local investment benefits in renewable energy over the next 20 years and more than $1.5 billion in infrastructure development.
“As an early adopter of renewable energy skills and technology, Canberra is well positioned to be at the forefront of Australia’s transition to renewable energy,” said Mr Corbell. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-at-the-centre-of-a-renewable-energy-superpower-20160422-god1w9.html
Illegal under European law, for French govt to fund building of UK Hinkey nuclear station
France funding Hinkley C ‘would be illegal’ under EU competition rules say Greenpeace and Ecotricity http://www.cheddarvalleygazette.co.uk/France-funding-Hinkley-C-illegal-EU-competition/story-29158662-detail/story.html By Cheddar Valley Gazette April 24, 2016 The European Commission is ‘almost certain’ to block the French Government spending billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to make sure the Hinkley C nuclear power station project is completed.
That was the view of a coalition of West environmentalists today, who said if the French president Francois Hollande was to plunge £3 billion into Hinkley C, it would breach European state aid rules.
The European Union forbids states using taxpayers’ money to invest in projects which favour one company over another – and a new report revealed this morning by a leading London law firm says that would clearly be illegal under EU competition rules. Continue reading
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