"Wind turbines broke a record: Wind energy represented 27 percent of the total share, which is 60 percent
higher than last year.
This is 37 percent above average and good for the highest amount generated by wind in Portugal, ever.
Dropping the fossil fuel habit: Portugal’s electricity had 29 percent less coal and 44 percent less gas in it from
2012 figures. The country must import the fossil fuels it burns."
Data from other countries is promising too.
"The U.S. had a record-breaking year for wind energy in 2012, growing by 28 percent.
Sweden is looking to have no dependence on oil by 2020.
Australia could be looking at 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Global solar power world will soon be a net-positive energy source."
Source
http://www.energyliv...-wind-industry/
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Portugal strides towards 70% renewable energy.
Started by Shortpoet-GTD, Apr 15 2013 03:01 AM
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#2
Posted 16 April 2013 - 12:52 PM
This is really good to hear! Portugal is one of the country I do genealogy in and so I've read up a bit on the history. Portugal had some problems economically and cultural through the 1970s-1980s. They did not develop as quickly as other European nations. So, it's good to hear that they are doing well with renewable energy goals.
#3
Posted 17 April 2013 - 09:40 AM
Shortpoet-GTD, on 15 April 2013 - 03:01 AM, said:
"Wind turbines broke a record: Wind energy represented 27 percent of the total share, which is 60 percent
higher than last year.
This is 37 percent above average and good for the highest amount generated by wind in Portugal, ever.
Dropping the fossil fuel habit: Portugal’s electricity had 29 percent less coal and 44 percent less gas in it from
2012 figures. The country must import the fossil fuels it burns."
Data from other countries is promising too.
"The U.S. had a record-breaking year for wind energy in 2012, growing by 28 percent.
Sweden is looking to have no dependence on oil by 2020.
Australia could be looking at 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Global solar power world will soon be a net-positive energy source."
Source
http://www.energyliv...-wind-industry/
higher than last year.
This is 37 percent above average and good for the highest amount generated by wind in Portugal, ever.
Dropping the fossil fuel habit: Portugal’s electricity had 29 percent less coal and 44 percent less gas in it from
2012 figures. The country must import the fossil fuels it burns."
Data from other countries is promising too.
"The U.S. had a record-breaking year for wind energy in 2012, growing by 28 percent.
Sweden is looking to have no dependence on oil by 2020.
Australia could be looking at 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Global solar power world will soon be a net-positive energy source."
Source
http://www.energyliv...-wind-industry/
All good. But we need energy storage to resolve the disparity netween supply and demand. To provide on expectation delivery with on availibility sources.
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