China is expected to have reached a total installed wind power capacity of 248 GW in 2020 representing a compound annual growth rate of almost 23%.
31 January, 2011
Despite the reductions in support for solar system, Spanish solar systems now deliver electricity in the TWh range making solar bigger than hydro or coal, and Spain now produces more wind and solar power than California.
28 January, 2011
Conergy has agreed to sell its solar heat pump subsidiary Güstrower Wärmepumpen to SmartHeat.
28 January, 2011
Ofgem E-Serve has announced the 8 qualifying bidders competing to provide high-voltage transmission links for three UK offshore wind projects.
28 January, 2011
Allianz has invested over €1 billion in 30 wind farms and solar parks in Germany, France and Italy since 2005.
27 January, 2011
Italy has officially reported that 1850 MW of new solar photovoltaics (PV) systems were installed in 2010, substantially exceeding industry estimates.
26 January, 2011
The potential investment value of new power projects globally fell 53% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2010 compared to Q3, according to the EIC Monitor, whereas renewable energy projects have seen growth in number of projects and potential investment value.
26 January, 2011
France imposed a three-month stop to new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in December, to end what the Government has called a ‘speculative bubble’.
25 January, 2011
The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG), a representative body for the renewable energy industry, has been officially launched.
25 January, 2011
The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has to dismiss 96 employees following the Dutch Government’s decision to discontinue a research subsidy of €8 million from the start of this year.
25 January, 2011
Global spending on wave and tidal energy may reach US$1.2 billion over the next five years, according to energy business analyst Douglas-Westwood.
25 January, 2011
The German Government has reached an agreement with the country’s solar industry to tailor solar photovoltaic (PV) feed-in tariffs to installed capacity.
24 January, 2011
Gamesa maintains its number one position in the Spanish wind market with a 2010 market share of 50.18% – an increase from 2009’s 34.4%.
24 January, 2011
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa plans to set up its offshore wind technology centre in Glasgow, Scotland, creating 130 jobs.
21 January, 2011
A global consumer label identifying corporations and products made with wind energy is being put together by businesses and non-profit organisations under the name WindMade.
19 January, 2011
The UK is lagging behind Germany in the race to benefit from green and renewable business opportunities, according to the Carbon Trust.
19 January, 2011
Turkey has revised its limited feed-in tariff law for renewable energy with the adoption of a similarly limited policy.
18 January, 2011
The UK Government has come under criticism for potentially funding the development of nuclear power through the Green Investment Bank.
18 January, 2011
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) and Ashberg have launched Narec Capital, will work as a consultancy providing access to Narec’s intellectual property and engineering capabilities and giving relevant information to potential investors and insurers.
18 January, 2011
New solar photovoltaic (PV) installations grew by 130% to reach 17.5 GW in 2010 and growth is set to continue in 2011, says analyst IMS Research.
18 January, 2011
The wind turbine factory in Machrihanish in Argyll has resumed production after parent company Skykon filed for bankruptcy.
18 January, 2011
Solar has taken the lead in the UK renewable energy market as a result of favourable feed-in tariffs, according to a new report by technology analyst Greenbang.
17 January, 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will address Heads of State and international delegates.
14 January, 2011
The Government's national clean energy organisation said a lack of local demand for renewable energy was to blame.
13 January, 2011
The UK and China have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop partnership schemes for promoting low-carbon growth in China.
11 January, 2011
LDK Solar Co Ltd has upped its outlook for the fourth quarter 2010 and fiscal year 2011.
10 January, 2011
Ofgem has published the first database showing the location and capacity of registered renewable energy feed-in tariff generators in the UK - but not how much electricity they produce.
10 January, 2011
While Turkey tries to catch up with the international renewable energy industry by introducing its first, well thought-out feed-in tariff, Spain has reduced solar funding on the quiet, says EuPD Research.
07 January, 2011
Solar photovoltaic (PV) module production capacity increased almost 70% in 2010, reaching nearly 30 GW by year end and will continue to grow, but installations are to slow down, according to IMS Research.
07 January, 2011
Green patent applications in the UK are being processed four times faster following fast-tracking green patent applications.
07 January, 2011
REpower Systems AG has reduced its outlook for 2011 now expecting performance of €1.25-1.35 billion from the previous estimate of €1.5-1.6bn.
06 January, 2011
As Germany winds down its solar subsidies, industry players will be scrambling to find the next big growth market, says Lux Research.
06 January, 2011
Renewable energy met 27.4% of electricity demand in Scotland in 2009, according to Government statistics on renewable energy generation.
05 January, 2011
UK-based Ultra Electronics Holdings has acquired Adaptive Materials Inc, a solid oxide fuel cell developer in the US, from its founders, Dr Aaron and Michelle Crumm, for $23.0 million.
05 January, 2011
SolarWorld AG has published the offer document for the voluntary public take-over of all shares of Solarparc AG as announced on 15 November 2010.
05 January, 2011
The EU could exceed its 20% renewable energy target by 2020, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
04 January, 2011
The supply of renewable energy in the UK rose 23.1% to 6.98 TWh in the third quarter 2010/2011 compared to the same period last year.
04 January, 2011