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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
PV industry production increased despite a decline in investments
Global production of solar cells grew by 10% last year and Europe continues to be a leader in newly installed capacities representing almost 52% of the new worldwide installed capacity, while the total investment in renewable energy declined significantly in 2012 in comparison to a year before levels with a major decrease for both solar and wind energy investments.
read more... 03/10/2013
UK ranks sixth in terms of new solar PV installed globally
During the first semester of 2013 the UK registered a new record in terms of new solar PV capacity installed globally. UK added 802 MW of new solar PV installations, representing 5.5% of 14.9% installed globally. It is the strongest first-half year ever for the UK PV industry. The UK was sixth only after China, Japan, Germany, Italy and the U.S..
read more... 26/09/2013
Green energy situation in Italy
The renewable energy sector in Italy is one with the highest potential 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... 13/09/2013
UK: Electricity generation from renewable sources increased considerably
Within the UK, the total contribution of renewable electricity has grown by an amazing 52% in the last 5 years, driven significantly by a huge expansion in wind energy. According to the latest figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), wind and solar PV electricity production increased by about 30%.
read more... 30/08/2013