World Future Energy Summit News for December 2009

World Future Energy Summit News Archive

Phoenix Solar sets up subsidiary in Oman

Phoenix Solar AG has founded a subsidiary, Phoenix Solar LLC, in Muscat, Oman together with Silver Circle Overseas LLC.

COP15: No clear signal to renewable energy markets and investors

Most people will be disappointed with the agreement reached between China, India, Brazil, South Africa and the United States at COP15 in Copenhagen last week, according to Steve Sawyer, Secretary General at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

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Maldives President: massive investment in renewable energy needed to save Maldives

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives has called for massive investment in renewable energy and green technologies to address climate change – and to save countries like the Maldives.

Reliable carbon price and better regulation key for renewable energy investment

Governments need to establish regulatory and policy frameworks providing transparency, longevity and certainty to climate change and renewable energy investors, according to Kevin Parker, Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division.

Masdar PV sees installation of first roof mounted solar thin-film system Masdar PV sees installation of first roof mounted solar thin-film system

Masdar PV has seen its solar photovoltaic (PV) thin-film modules installed for the first time on a rooftop.

Saudi Arabia looks into renewable energy

Saudi Arabia is seriously looking into renewable energy, according to Lady Judge, the Chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

MAN Ferrostaal opens Palestinian solar thermal plant

A solar thermal plant for warm water supply and central heating on Palestinian territory went into operation near Beit Jala at the beginning of December.