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U.S. solar industry up 109% in 2011
The U.S. solar energy industry installed a record of 1,855 MW of photovoltaic capacity in 2011, as revealed by a new U.S. Solar Market Insight report. The figure is more than the double of the previous annual record of 887 MW set in 2010 and represents a 109 % growth rate in 2011.
read more... 16/03/2012
China to end the blind expansion of solar and wind energy in favour of nuclear energy
China is eyeing to speed up the use of nuclear energy and put an end to blind expansion in industries such as solar energy and wind power in 2012, according to the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's announcement.
read more... 12/03/2012
GE to buy a stake for 100 million dollars in a US PV project
According to Chief Executive Officer, Alex Urquhart, has recently announced that GE EFS has bought a stake in a large PV project for 100 million dollars. The new investment will give GE EFS a stake in the 127 MW Arlington Valley Solar Energy II plant which is being constructed in Arizona by LS Power.
read more... 01/03/2012
Italians develop revolutionary floating solar panels
The Italian inventors created new prototype of solar panels, called floating solar panels, which will absorb the sun on Italy’s Lake Colignola and will provide a cost-effective, more visually attractive way to catch the sun’s power.
read more... 01/03/2012
Spain leaves renewable top 10 to curb its budget deficit
Spain, known as the top-ranked renewable energy market for investors, is leaving the top 10 after the Spanish government has decided to suspend all subsidies for renewable energy projects, with immediate effect, meaning it will no longer provide subsidies for new wind, solar, co-generation or waste incineration projects.
read more... 28/02/2012