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China fixed a new solar target for 2015
China has expanded its distributed solar capacity target to 20 GW by 2015. China is set to lead the greatest uptake of solar, with plans to install more than 2GW of photovoltaic (PV) by the end of 2013. It is expected that in 2014 PV installations will rise by 17%, increasing from 15% in 2012 and 13% in 2013. The year 2014 will bring the highest rate of growth since the 35% increase in 2011.
read more... 29/10/2013
The green energy sector in Italy is the one with the highest potential in Europe
The renewable energy sector in Italy is one with the highest prospective in Europe, being today a leading producer of electricity from renewable sources. The solar PV capacity has seen a great success, growing 3000% over the past three years. The wind market has also seen constant high levels of investment, with the number of installations increasing by almost 40% in 2012.
read more... 18/10/2013
UK: Small and medium wind installations recorded a 71% increase in 2012
According to a report called 'Small and Medium Wind Market Report 2013', the UK installed about 3,743 small and medium wind turbines amounting 37.52MW capacity in 2012, posting a boost of 71% compared to 3,086 turbines totaling 21.92MW at the end of 2011.
read more... 18/10/2013
PV installations worldwide to reach 41 GW in 2014
Photovoltaic installations worldwide are expected to rise at their fastest pace in the last three years next year, reaching more than 40 GW and generating installation incomes of about 86 billion dollars. PV installations in 2014 are likely to rise by 17-18 percent, increasing from 15 % of last year and 13 percent in 2013. The highest rate of growth was last registered in 2011 with a 35 percent increase.
read more... 08/10/2013
IKEA start selling solar panels in UK
IKEA will start selling residential solar panels in UK in the coming months in a move which aims to bring renewable energy to the mainstream market worldwide. The company’s solar panels are made by China’s Hanergy. UK does not have the largest of solar markets if compared with other European countries, but thanks to subsidies offered by the government it has grown progressively, with installations increasing by 25% year on year.
read more... 01/10/2013