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The countries of the European Union must notify Brussels their investments in energy infrastructure in the sector of oil, gas or electricity, including from renewable sources, in order to identify potential hotspots while on the network and correct and prevent supply interruption risk, according to the rule adopted today by the Energy Ministers of the EU.

Secretary of State for Energy, Pedro Marín, who chaired the meeting on behalf of the Spanish presidency, said the accord was a step forward “very important” because it will allow “better planning” of the European long-term.

“We will have much more information and better that we had until now for making decisions, for analysis and to assess where they are weaknesses, bottlenecks within the EU,” stressed Marin. Member States shall also report on proposed carbon capture and storage.

To avoid excessive administrative burdens, the information you send to this standard will require Brussels refers only to projects whose construction has begun or for which has already taken a final investment decision. As regards the existing infrastructure, should be informed only of the total installed capacity, transmission and storage.

The ministers also adopted conclusions on a strategic European Energy Technology proposed by the Commission, which aims to accelerate development and deployment of green technologies that reduce CO2 emissions. However, the 27 were not effective in determining how to finance this plan.

Brussels believes that to implement this plan will require additional funding of between 75,000 and 80,000 million for the period between 2010 and 2020 both from EU coffers as national budgets and private sector. Secretary of State for Energy defended the “public-private partnership.”

The plan outlines six areas where low-emission technologies have a high carbon potential of the European Union level: wind, solar energy, electricity, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage and sustainable nuclear fission.

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Over 600 students from 13 countries competing this week in Rio de Janeiro in a scientific Olympiads in showing their skills in various technical areas and are a showcase for future employment.

The competition, which began Tuesday and ends Saturday, is divided into two parts, the Knowledge Olympics, involving 562 young Brazilians in vocational courses and the WorldSkills Americas, with 81 American students from twelve countries, more Holland as a guest.

The event, sponsored by dozens of Brazilian and multinational companies, is testing the skills of students for 41 industrial occupations and five of the trade and service sectors, from mechanics, electronics and robotics to cooking, makeup and clothing.

During the five days of testing the competitors are faced with situations that could be in a real work environment, so the tournament is considered a “professional display” by students and professionals.

“They’re young that can not be older than 22 years but are fully qualified to enter the labor market, with level of competence of any professional with experience”, said José Luis Gonçalves Efe, coordinator of the Olympics, organized by the National Industrial Apprenticeship Service (SENAI).

The National Industry (CNI), which relies on SENAI, considers the Olympics as a part of the process of formation of skilled labor and, according to Gonçalves, 92% of vocational students find jobs SENAI when they finish their studies.

The competition also receives a sample of projects designed and constructed by students and teachers, among which are those designed to protect the environment, as an intelligent waste separator, mini stations to produce biofuels and a beach kiosk that works with solar energy.

This is the sixth edition of the Olympics, qualifying for the WorldSkills Competition to be held in London in October 2011 and bringing together students of vocational training courses worldwide.

Last year, 24 students of SENAI who composed the Brazilian delegation secured the third position in the WorldSkills 2009, held in the Canadian city of Calgary, behind students in South Korea and Ireland.

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As the cost of electricity goes up, alternative energy solutions – like solar power – may be more practical. The problem with solar is the initial investment required to install photovoltaic panels can require $ 50,000 to match the power of the average of the requirements for a house.

The idea is to find places that can utilize solar energy, bringing together a small group of fund investors, and then the installation of solar panels can be accomplished with an acceptable return.

For example, many communities have pools with a community center. The installation of solar panels in the center of the community can not be of interest to the community, given the magnitude of the initial investment. However, from 8 to 9 months of major electrical signals indicate that you are not using the pool; solar panels are producing energy that can be sold to electric utility companies.

With these strategies profitability in solar energy can be achieved.

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The European energy ministers on Thursday approved a strategic plan for the European Union (EU) to promote the development of energy technologies with low emission of carbon dioxide.
The project, designed by the European Commission (EC), also seeks to reduce dependence on the Commonwealth on imports of fossil fuels.

Also provides for investments in the sectors of wind and solar energy in electricity grids in bioenergy systems capture and store carbon dioxide and sustainable nuclear fission technologies.

However, has yet to define how it will support the strategy, whose implementation should cost between 75 thousand and 80 billion euros for the period 2010-2020.

Brussels’ proposal is that funding resulting from a combination of EU funds, national contributions and participation of the private sector, but the council of ministers on Friday left open the point.

Secretary of State for Energy Spanish, Pedro Marín, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the EU, the strategic plan is an essential if Europe is to have a sustainable energy and to assist in their economic growth.

In addition to “encourage and facilitate the creation of quality employment and encourage new technological developments. added.

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The buzz around the extension of federal investment and production tax credits has reached a fever pitch.

And that is good news for your wallet.

If you are not familiar with the situation, here is a summary in one sentence:

The U.S. investment in tax credit (ITC), which affects solar energy and production tax credit (PTC), which affects wind energy will expire at the end of the year, bringing the discount is only 10% in instead of 30%.

If allowed to expire, that would mean a drastic reduction in demand for solar energy and wind energy in the following year. Naturally, solar and wind power would also associated with a reduction in value.

This is a common notion that investment in solar energy has been overlooked. Even some institutional buyers have avoided these types of investments because of uncertainty over the issue of taxes from Washington.

But I see no risk, and recommend the purchase of shares of solar energy companies, while they are still a good price. Because it won´t be for long.

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Statkraft and Siemens open solar PV plant in Italy: Statkfraft and Siemens Energy have also entered a framework agreement to build 40 MW of solar power

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Siemens has won a contract with the Norwegian company Statkraft to develop in Italy 40 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy, the German company said in a statement.

The German consortium indicates that this award is the largest of those achieved in Europe in the area of renewable energy division on the continent.

Siemens will develop the engineering, management and complete construction of this project of photovoltaic plants, whose construction will start in spring 2010. These plants will supply renewable energy solar about 14,000 Italian households.

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The Vista Energy Group (Vista) announced the formation of his practice on renewable energy and solar energy. Vista has long worked on the commitments that focus on renewable energy and has expanded its network to include a nationally recognized expert in solar energy, his team of consultants. Mr. Celentano has been at the forefront of promoting solar energy generation in the commercial market in the Middle Atlantic region and has actively contributed to the rules for solar as a renewable energy source in the state of Pennsylvania. Solar energy and renewable energy provide practical assistance to Vista in the traditional client base including utilities, technology companies, project developers, financial parties and large commercial, industrial and institutional clients and institutions government. Vista is actively working on two large solar projects in Pennsylvania.

Vista has established solar expertise and is well positioned as an objective source of information and the market. In addition, Vista has an extensive network of industry experts and ensures that customers are able to get timely knowledge and experience throughout the U.S., which is why the formation of the solar energy division is very important.

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