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Europe installed two-thirds of worldwide solar panel power in 2011
According to a report from the European Commission, two-thirds of worldwide solar panels installations in 2011 were in Europe, totaling 18.5 GW. The photovoltaic industry in Europe has increased by an average of over 40% per year in the last 10 years, at the same time as production costs have dropped by around 60%. Its overall PV capacity totaled 52 GW.
read more... 26/09/2012
Denmark achieves its 2020 solar energy goal ahead of time
Denmark has already achieved its 2020 goal of 200MW solar power generation capacity this year before the schedule, mainly due to favorable government incentives and to net metering.
read more... 25/09/2012
China’s solar target to double to more than 40 GW by 2015
China is likely to double the installed solar power capacity target by 2015 to 40GW, which is a progress indicator in the 12th five year plan of the world’s second-largest economy. Only 18 months ago, it was reached at 5 GW, than it was doubled to 20 GW and now 40 GW. According to some forecasts, it is likely that China will double its 2020 PV target, from the current 50 GW to 100 GW.
read more... 19/09/2012
China to invest 39.5 billion dollars in domestic solar power generation
According to its newly revised 12th five-year development plan, China will invest an estimated $39 billion in solar power generation between 2011 and 2015, with the solar industry expected to employ about 500000 people.
read more... 18/09/2012
Italy’s solar power production exceeds its wind power production
According to recent data, Italy generates more electricity from solar power than from wind power and now its installed solar power per capita is five times bigger than in California. The move came as the Italian solar PV market expanded at a faster pace than the wind market.
read more... 12/09/2012