Solar heating and cooling News for November 2009

Solar heating and cooling News Archive

European Solar Thermal Industry Federation appoints Xavier Noyon as Secretary General European Solar Thermal Industry Federation appoints Xavier Noyon as Secretary General

Xavier Noyon has been unanimously appointed new Secretary General of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF).

World Bank funds half-million for renewable energy and efficiency in South Africa

Funding to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) Investment Plan in South Africa will allow the country to move towards its goal of 4% of electricity from renewable energy by 2013.

REF Webinar: "Renewable energy in the Middle East" - speakers confirmed

Helene Pelosse, interim Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is confirmed as one of the guest speakers for Renewable Energy Focus’ next interactive webinar taking place on Wednesday 9 December (10.00 EST/15.00 GMT/19.00 UAE), in association with the World Future Energy Summit.

Six renewable energy sources judged to be best prospect for future, says report

The best prospects for large-scale renewable energy production and net-energy performance remain wind and certain forms of solar, according to a study released by two California-based think tanks.

Morocco plans 2 GW of solar power by 2020

Morocco plans to have 2 GW of solar power by 2020 representing investment of US$9 billion.

Women and older people are less likely to support renewable energy in UK

Men are more likely to say they support the use of renewable energy than women, according to an opinion survey conducted by the UK Department of Energy & Climate Change.

Wind energy receives 45% increase in US budget allocation

Wind energy will receive US$80 million in federal government funding appropriations, a 45% increase over the last fiscal year.

SolarWall solar air heating installed at Jaguar Land Rover Academy SolarWall solar air heating installed at Jaguar Land Rover Academy

A SolarWall perforated transpired solar collector (pTSC) solar air heating system has been installed at Jaguar Land Rover Training Academy in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK, helping the building to save more than 80 MWh per year.

3TIER expands geographical coverage of its advanced solar map and dataset solution

3TIER has announced that its advanced solar map and dataset - previously available for the Western Hemisphere - now includes Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

DoE highlights best practices from 25 Solar America Cities DoE highlights best practices from 25 Solar America Cities

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced an online resource for local governments that assists community leaders and local stakeholders in building sustainable local solar markets with best practices from 25 Solar America Cities.