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Global PV capacity surpassed 100 GW in 2012
According to preliminary data collected by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), global installed PV capacity reached 100GW in 2012 for the first time, up from 71GW in 2011 and 40GW in 2010. The world’s solar capacity can now produce as much electricity in a year as 16 coal power plants or nuclear reactors of 1 GW each.
read more... 13/02/2013
China is devouring 33% of world’s solar panels
China is emerging now as a significant market for solar panels, not only as the largest solar panel supplier in the world, but also as an important consumer of these products. As of Q4 2012, China has been purchasing a third of the world’s solar panels, according to a new research released by NPD Solarbuzz.
read more... 24/01/2013
UK: new solar centre was launched
The UK has launched a national centre for solar PV, the BRE National Solar Centre (NSC), which will help industry and government to deliver on solar PV opportunities identified in the government’s Renewables Roadmap. It aims to drive innovation in the sector, reduce costs and enhance confidence in the market.
read more... 23/01/2013
Solar PV provides 5.6% of Italian electricity demand in 2012
According to some figures released by the Italian transmission grid operator Terna SpA, electricity from solar photovoltaic generation increased by roughly 72% in comparison to 2011 levels reaching 18.3 TWh.
read more... 16/01/2013
World green energy investments decreased in 2012
Investments in green energy decreased in 2012 worldwide after hitting record levels in 2011, according to some data released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Investments tumbled mainly due to the debt crisis in the U.S. and Europe and as governments slashed incentives for technologies ranging from wind turbines to solar power and biomass.
read more... 15/01/2013