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German parties reach a compromise on solar FiT cuts
After weeks of disputes, the Mediation Committee of the Bundestag (German parliament) and the Bundesrat (Federal Council) have finally succeed to reach an agreement on the controversial issue of solar PV feed-in tariff cuts.
read more... 28/06/2012
Vestas to halt production at China plant on expected weak demand
Danish wind turbine maker, Vestas Wind Systems has decided to halt production at its factory in Hohhot, China, making redundant 300-350 employees.
read more... 25/06/2012
Renewable energy makes up 12.4% of EU energy consumption
Energy from renewable sources have contributed to 12.4% of the EU’s overall energy consumption in 2012, compared to 11.7% in 2009 and 10.5% in 2008, according to the latest data revealed by Eurostat.
read more... 20/06/2012
German lawmakers fail to come to a compromise on solar FiT cuts
Germany’s federal government and its 16 states failed to come to a compromise on the proposed cuts of solar PV subsidies during an official government arbitration session, which will continue later on June 27th, 2012.
read more... 18/06/2012
First Solar to boost German production before closing plants at the end of 2012
U.S.-based First Solar, the second maker of solar cells in the world, will increase the production at its German plants, expected to close later this year, move aimed to meet an expected hike in demand.
read more... 14/06/2012