Until now, solar energy's two challenges have been cost and acceptance. Dow Corning is working to change that.
28 February, 2012
What is the process a solar manufacturer needs to go through to gain MCS approval in the UK?
28 February, 2012
Is is safe to say that compared to the major renewables markets, renewable energy is still developing within Australia - and in need of increased focus and investment; could that be set to come in 2013-2014 and beyond?
27 February, 2012
Wave and tidal power generation is receiving significant attention, but many believe that the industry is where wind power was 15 years ago, on the cusp of a flurry of activity set to accelerate development in the sector.
27 February, 2012
Away from media and political hysteria, U.S. companies like Westinghouse Solar continue to focus on the fundamentals – in its case making solar panels easier and cheaper to install.
27 February, 2012
What was once a weakness has become one of the country's strengths. The transformation of Nicaragua's energy sector could well become a case study for other countries.
22 February, 2012
An influential committee of UK MPs has called on the Government to adopt a “visionary approach” to marine renewables, to secure the UK’s place as a world leader in the field.
21 February, 2012
Solar visionary and past Right Livelihood Award winner Martin Green believes that 60% lower manufacturing costs are feasible within the PV industry...
20 February, 2012
For the solar industry to grow up, or, mature, it needs to be less reliant on incentives, mature its business models and develop a structure where all participants enjoy positive margins, believes Paula Mints.
16 February, 2012
Canada's SolarShare co-operative is all about keeping the benefit local and allowing regular people to own a part of the local resource, but while it's had some recent success, the path ahead looks rocky.
14 February, 2012
Once heavily in debt, Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, is setting its finances in order.
13 February, 2012
Not yet in full swing, the year 2012 has already hit the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry with several unpleasant reports. The discussion about a tough cap on Germany, the most important sales market, or a temporary suspension of renewable energy incentives in Spain are only two of the news items now posing challenges to the international solar PV branch.
06 February, 2012