Friday, January 20, 2012

Solar Power News

Solar Power News


India makes 20-fold jump in capacity but misses targets - PV-Tech

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 04:34 AM PST


PV-Tech

India makes 20-fold jump in capacity but misses targets
PV-Tech
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has reported that Indian solar power capacity has expanded 20-fold in the part year, to at least 356MW. However, this is only a third of the country's targeted level. Bloomberg is placing the blame on infrastructure, ...

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Contractors fear FiT clear-out - Construction News

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 04:14 AM PST


Contractors fear FiT clear-out
Construction News
A High Court defeat for the Government over its cutting of feed-in tariff (FiT) prices paid for solar power could create a mad dash that wipes out all remaining cash available under the scheme, electrical contractors have warned. ...

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Carmen Becerril (Acciona) advocates investment in wind power - REVE

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 04:11 AM PST


Carmen Becerril (Acciona) advocates investment in wind power
REVE
Acciona is one of the leaders in wind energy and concentrated solar power. Manufactures wind turbines and build wind farm. The wind energy brings more tax revenue and employment. Carmen Becerril (Acciona) supports investment in renewable energy. ...

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Self powering smartphones inbound - Product Reviews

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 03:51 AM PST


Product Reviews

Self powering smartphones inbound
Product Reviews
Solar power is nothing new and has been around for years, and even in small electronic items such as watches and calculators. But a report on TechRadar is revealing a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge are working on a system that would ...

The FiT story so far (complete with happy ending) - Solar Power Portal (blog)

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 03:26 AM PST


Solar Power Portal (blog)

The FiT story so far (complete with happy ending)
Solar Power Portal (blog)
What do you think about this news? Are you now planning your business strategy for 2012? Join Solar Power Portal at the Solar Power UK 2012 Roadshow series: Coping with the Cuts – coming to a town near you. The FiT story so far ( complete with happy ...

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Businesses slow to tap financing for clean energy - Sacramento Business Journal

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 03:07 AM PST


Businesses slow to tap financing for clean energy
Sacramento Business Journal
A Roseville consulting firm is among just a handful of businesses since 2010 to take advantage of financing available through Placer County for solar power systems or energy efficiency retrofits. PSG Tax Credits Group LLC has calculated a payback ...

Sustainable Energy Committee Invites You to Concord's Solar Fair - Patch.com

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 03:07 AM PST


Sustainable Energy Committee Invites You to Concord's Solar Fair
Patch.com
By Christopher Tanguay Learn all there is to know about solar power at the Concord Solar Fair hosted by the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee. Courtesy Solar Power Partners The Town of Concord Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee invites ...

European-Algerian agreement for renewable energy development - REVE

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 02:25 AM PST


European-Algerian agreement for renewable energy development
REVE
Algeria is a highly suitable solar energy source for Europe, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power, which in turn, thanks to this agreement, will be able to benefit from Western technology. Algeria and Europe have decided to join in the field of ...

India Misses Solar Target With 20-Fold Jump in Capacity in Year - Bloomberg

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 01:52 AM PST


Bloomberg

India Misses Solar Target With 20-Fold Jump in Capacity in Year
Bloomberg
Enlarge image INDIA SOLAR POWER INDIA SOLAR POWER Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Bloomberg A maintenance worker cleans solar panels manufactured by Tata BP Solar India Ltd. at North Delhi Power Ltd.'s (NDPL) Keshavpuram power station in New Delhi, India. ...

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US to probe wind power disputes with China, Vietnam - REVE

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 01:17 AM PST


US to probe wind power disputes with China, Vietnam
REVE
China and the United States are two of the world's biggest markets for solar power, wind energy and other renewable energy technology. The US Commerce Department announced on Thursday that it was launching anti-dumping and countervailing duty ...

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