Looking at the sunny or at the shady side?

The year 2008 was a wild ride for energy. Oil prices and the global economy were turbulent throughout the year. The sustainable energy market kept on growing, albeit at a much slower rate of growth in the final six months of the year. For many aspects of the past year, we have to wait and see how 2009 evolves before being able to judge the significance of 2008.

The following are 10 topics and trends of the energy year 2008:

1. The financial crisis affecting the sustainable energy market - or not?

2. High oil price volatility

3. Energy efficiency a high priority for the EU

4. The first implementation of the eco-design directive measures

5. Mandatory energy labels for buildings established in several EU countries

6. Wind turbines keep on growing in size and efficiency

7. After bulk wind power, there is also bulk solar power

8. Asia keeps growing fast in renewables

9. Reality dawns for large-scale integration of renewables

10. Microgrids are being intensively studied and tested

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