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Shortfall in Funding for Solar Training
19 january 2013 ORLANDO — The U.S. solar industry is facing a shortfall in funding for solar worker training over the next four years of close to $70 million, suggests…
The Big Question: What Can We Expect over the Next 12 Months?
19 january 2013 LONDON — In each issue, Renewable Energy World asks leading players in the industry to give their verdict on a key question of the moment. For this…
Incremental Advances in Wave Power Technology Not Enough to Temper OPT Q1 Losses
19 january 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Unlike its tidal ocean power cousin, wave power generation has yet to settle upon a universally accepted technology that delivers efficiency and enough robustness…
Is the EU Abandoning Biofuels?
19 january 2013 In Brussels, a draft proposal is under consideration in the EU to eliminate food-crop subsidies for biofuels production by 2020, and cap crop-based biofuels to 5 percent…
Blackstone to Buy Vivint for $2B and Support Its Expansion in Solar and Beyond
19 january 2013 Home automation giant Vivint hasn’t worked the solar market for long, but it already found a big investor who promises to expand the Utah company’s reach…
Worldwide PV Equipment Market Squeeze Continues
19 january 2013 New Hampshire, USA — San Jose, Calif.-based SEMI’s second quarter 2012 report issued Tuesday on worldwide PV manufacturing equipment billings and bookings (new and completed orders) saw…
The Demonization of Clean Tech: The Five Biggest Myths
19 january 2013 The case for technologies that harness renewable resources, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions has never been stronger, and the industry known as clean tech continues to grow…
Should We Waive the Renewable Fuel Standard in the Wake of the Drought?
19 january 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of the devastating heat wave and drought which covered much of the United States this year, it has become clear that…
Sorry, Critics – Solar Is Not a Rip-Off
19 january 2013 On September 21, the LA Times ran a story about large-scale solar projects titled, “Taxpayers, ratepayers will fund California solar plants,” with the subhead: A new breed…
Solar for All: Xcel Energy Teams with REC Solar and CEC to Bring Community Solar to Colorado
19 january 2013 New Hampshire, USA — Xcel Energy has launched an initiative called Solar*Rewards Community in Colorado, which will enable residential and business customers to buy access to solar…
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