Policy, investment and markets Features for September 2009

Policy, investment and markets Features Archive

EU PVSEC: Solar PV policy debate EU PVSEC: Solar PV policy debate

On the second day of EU PVSEC in Hamburg, Germany, last week, a panel debate on solar PV policy debate took place with representatives from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), the European Commission, the US Department of Energy (DoE), and representatives from France, Germany and the UK.

US to start new wind energy research program

A House committee has started the legislative ball rolling to develop a more coordinated, substantial US wind energy research program, reports Steve Barlas.

Biogas project in Malawi leads to other benefits Biogas project in Malawi leads to other benefits

A small-scale underground biogas plant in Malawi that has recently been established in an effort to mitigate climate change can also improve food security and livelihoods in rural Malawi, if well tapped. Mizeck Chagunda, geneticist and expert in livestock, agriculture and environment, explains.