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  • Renewables in Europe: Getting Past the Crunch

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    Public support for renewable energies in Europe has declined sharply with the economic crisis. However, with technology costs dropping and continuing efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the sector is set to keep on growing. Renewable energies such as wind, solar and biomass form a critical part of societies’ […]

  • Super-Grid Under the Sea

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    Nine European countries want to coordinate the generation of renewable energy using a huge high voltage grid in the North Sea. Offshore wind parks, solar power facilities onshore and hydroelectric power plants are set to be connected in the project.