Fotowatio sues Mexico before the ICSID, the arbitration body of the World Bank | Economy

The Spanish firm with Saudi capital Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has filed an arbitration claim before the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the arbitration body dependent on the World Bank based in Washington, according to the website of the mentioned organization. It is one more chapter in the confrontation of the Government of … Read more

Scania’s Solar-Powered Truck: Revolutionizing Decarbonisation of Road Transport

2023-12-15 13:29:43 This article was originally published in English The Swedish manufacturer Scania has developed a transport trailer equipped with solar panels which could help to decarbonise road transport. ADVERTISEMENT Transport in Europe represents around 25% of the continent’s CO2 emissions. A significant part of them comes from heavy goods transport vehicles. While we cannot … Read more

Unveiling the Halving Prices of Photovoltaic Devices: A Game Changer for French Consumers

2023-12-10 09:00:00 DECRYPTION – In the space of twelve months, the price of these photovoltaic devices has halved. A situation which could encourage the French to take the plunge. While Bercy and EDF announced a new increase in the price of electricity less than a month ago, the prices for photovoltaic panels and their installation … Read more

Renewable Energy Producers’ Payments to the State: Impact on Tariff Shields and Shock Absorbers

2023-07-19 18:26:42 ” data-script=” > This “allows the financing of approximately 50% of public expenditure linked to tariff shields and shock absorbers”, indicated the CRE in a press release. The volatility of energy prices continues to impact, upwards or downwards, the State budget. For 2023, renewable energy producers should pay 13.7 billion euros in revenue … Read more

Norway’s Massive Phosphate Deposit: A Game Changer for Green Technologies and Sustainable Development

2023-07-13 15:15:23 A large mineral deposit was recently discovered in Norway. It could help the planet sustain its needs for batteries and solar panels for the next hundred years. Huge phosphate deposits discovered in southwestern Norway could make electric vehicles, solar panels and fertilizers for a hundred years. The precious ore was discovered in 2018 … Read more

Global Solar Power Breaks Records: Meeting 57% of EU Needs in 2023

2023-06-14 10:01:05 After another record year, global solar power will produce enough electricity to meet 57% of EU needs in 2023. Solar installations soared 49% globally last year, according to a new report. The increase to 118 billion watts (gigawatts or GW) of rooftop panels was enough to power an additional 36 million homes worldwide, … Read more

In the first quarter, the economy got off to a good start and GDP grew by 4.5% year-on-year

2023-04-19 00:55:00 Fundamentals, industries, and financials all show that the economy is improving According to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on April 18, the economic operation in the first quarter got off to a good start with more positive factors. The fundamentals, industry and financial aspects of the economy all show … Read more

National Bureau of Statistics: In March, thermal power shifted from falling to nuclear power, and the growth rate of solar power generation accelerated

2023-04-18 02:50:36 In March, the production of major energy products in industries above designated size maintained year-on-year growth. Compared with January-February, the production of raw coal and natural gas slowed down, while the production of crude oil and electricity accelerated. 1. Raw coal, crude oil and natural gas production and related information Raw coal production … Read more