Latest news
Onshore wind farms cost declines by 38 per cent in four years
The cost of operating and maintaining wind farms has plummeted 38 per cent over four years, according to new reports released by the wind industry and government, meaning that the cost is declining by about 11% a year, quickly approaching the cost of running conventional natural gas and coal-fired power plants.
read more... 05/11/2012
China launches a solar anti-dumping probe in Europe
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has launched a trade investigation into solar panels ingredients imported from Europe.
read more... 02/11/2012
Germany adds about 1 GW of new PV installations, despite tariff cuts
The Federal Network Agency of Germany has released the latest data regarding the photovoltaic installations for the month of September, according to which newly installed photovoltaic systems reached 980.83 MW in September, almost three times as much as was added in August (329 MW).
read more... 01/11/2012
Vestas to reach 3000 MW of installed capacity in Italy
Vestas has achieved 3000MW of installed capacity in Italy, which accounts for 40% of the total installed wind energy in the country and 25% of its renewable energy obligation under EU 2020 targets.
read more... 31/10/2012
London Array produced its first power
One of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, the London Array project, has delivered its first power to the grid last week. The wind farm which is situated in Thames Estuary, around 20 km off the coasts of Kent and Essex is being developed by a joint venture between Dong Energy, E.ON and Masdar.
read more... 30/10/2012