US subsidies treble to renewable energies
WASHINGTON, DC, US. Federal subsidies to renewable energies in the US rose to US$4,875 million in 2007, from US$1,417 million in 1999.
EU sets record installs of solar PV in 2007
PARIS, FRANCE. Installations in Germany, Spain and Italy have pushed the European Union to a new record for solar PV.
Construction starts on North America’s largest PV facility
STONE MILLS, ONTARIO, CA, US. Construction has started on the largest solar PV energy park in North America
Current biofuel subsidies should be phased out, says IEA
PARIS, FRAMCE. Biofuels “will have to play a significant role if the world is to make meaningful reductions” in carbon emissions, says the International Energy Agency.
ADB urges Asia to attract clean energy investments
MADRID, SPAIN. Governments in Asia urgently need to create the right environment to attract investments in clean energy, according to the head of the Asia Development Bank.
Europe developing action plan for offshore wind
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. The European Commission is developing an action plan for offshore windfarms on the continent, and is consulting with stakeholders until 20 June.
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