Belgium’s plan for action for Renewable Energy
Recently, Belgium has committed itself, in front of the European Commission, to producing 13% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. After months of discussions, a resolution was finally found...
View ArticleBelgian high speed trains jump on board solar energy
Infrabel, the managing group of Belgium’s railway network has taken a step forward in their bid to reduce the production of greenhouse gases through the use of renewable energy. They announced plans...
View ArticleBiofuel production increases CO2 emissions
A new EU study has shown that as the EU develops its plans to use more and more biofuels, 69,000 square miles of additional land will be required, worldwide. As biofuel crops are grown on agricultural...
View Article3E warns against reduction of subsidies in Flanders’ solar energy market
The renewable energy consultancy group, 3E, has warned the Flemish government against proposed cutbacks of green electricity subsidies for solar energy. Managing Director, Geert Palmers, has expressed...
View ArticleFlanders is to invest €2.4 million in wave power
Plans were announced this week to have electricity production coming from wave and tidal power within the next 3 years. The project, which is known as FlanSea, will receive an investment of €2.4...
View ArticleEmissions standards for new construction to become stricter
Beginning in 2012, all new homes, schools, offices and other buildings will have to be constructed in a more energy efficient manner. The decision was taken by the Flemish government last Friday in...
View ArticleBelgium: Walloon parliament responds to photovoltaic industry
Last Monday, at meeting of the Committee for Energy to the Walloon government, the discussion focused on the photovoltaic industry in the region. It was also an opportunity for players in the industry...
View ArticleFlemish Energy Minister wants permits for wind turbines
Flemish Energy Minister, Freya Van den Bossche, has stated that administrative procedure for the allocation of wind farm permits is a far too lengthy process and believes that approval procedures can...
View ArticleBelgium: Provincial government fails to grant wind farm licence
In June 2010 an application to erect 3 wind turbines in Eeklo, East Flanders, was submitted for approval. However, the plans have now been rejected after a public inquiry conducted by the local council...
View ArticleBelgium: Minister wants greater control over electricity prices
Belgian Minister for Climate and Energy, Paul Magnette, has called on CREG, the electricity and gas regulating commission, to have greater control over spiraling electricity and gas prices. In 2010 the...
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