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Five reasons to be pessimistic for solar PV Five reasons to be pessimistic for solar PV

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

Corporates' venture Corporates' venture

Corporate venture capital could prove the vital lifeline for renewable energy developers facing an exodus of private equity investors from the market.
31 January 2012

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A Chinese fortune company: profile of Trina Solar A Chinese fortune company: profile of Trina Solar

How has Trina Solar got to where it is today, and where is it going in the future, as the market becomes even more competitive, and a potential backlash against China comes into sight?
30 January 2012

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Countdown to 2020: can the UK meet its renewables targets? Countdown to 2020: can the UK meet its renewables targets?

Part three: What is the industry’s role in the UK’s path to15% renewables by 2020, and what happens to 2030 and beyond?
27 January 2012

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How viable are biofuels? How viable are biofuels?

Part three: BP and Neste are looking to biofuels in the future.
26 January 2012

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How viable are biofuels? How viable are biofuels?

Part two: Biofuels Standards. For European players, sustainability requirements add extra pressure...
25 January 2012

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How viable are biofuels? How viable are biofuels?

Part one: With an increased focus on biofuels as an energy solution, have policy makers been too optimistic about how soon second-generation biofuels can be developed?
24 January 2012

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Countdown to 2020: can the UK meet its renewables targets? Countdown to 2020: can the UK meet its renewables targets?

Part two: What are the main challenges the UK faces in reaching 15% renewables by 2020?
23 January 2012

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Exclusive interview: UK Minister defends December 12 feed-in tariff deadline Exclusive interview: UK Minister defends December 12 feed-in tariff deadline

UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has defended the Government's decision to slash feed-in tariff rates for solar PV from 12 December, despite the fact that it landed the Government in the High Court.
19 January 2012

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Germany helps fund India’s largest solar power plant Germany helps fund India’s largest solar power plant

One of the world’s largest solar power projects is to be built in Sakri, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.
19 January 2012

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