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March 06, 2013

China to boost renewable energy in 2013
Beijing (AFP) March 5, 2013
China will sharply boost renewable energy this year, it said Tuesday, after repeated bouts of heavy pollution across much of the country heightened public anger on the issue over recent weeks. The country plans to increase hydropower generating capacity by 21 million kilowatts this year, wind by 18 million kilowatts and solar energy by 10 million kilowatts, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a report. The figures are all higher than the annual average increase over the past f ... read more

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EU begins tracking imports of Chinese solar products All EU imports of Chinese solar panels and components will now be recorded, the European Commission said Tuesday, as part of an anti-dumping probe that has sparked an angry response in Beijing. ... more		Alta Achieves 30.8 percent Efficiency Record with New Generation Solar Cell Technology Alta Devices has disclosed that it has reached 30.8% solar cell efficiency. This new NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) verified record has resulted from the company's first implementation ... more		Walmart expands solar installations to Ohio Walmart has announced that it has worked with SolarCity to install solar panels on 12 Walmart Stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Ohio. The solar panel installations will add approximately 6,000,000 k ... more
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First Power and Light Signs Major Solar Contract As Mainstream Moves To Acquire Them Mainstream Entertainment stands to benefit from First Power's announced 67.5 Kilo-Watt commercial solar installation contract. Valued at $275,000, it is the first of an anticipated eight contract, $ ... more		Dominion to Build Solar Power Project in Georgia Dominion has acquired a solar energy development project in Georgia from Smart Energy Capital and Jacoby Development. The project is to begin commercial operation late this year. Dominion's Az ... more		Under CERES watch Earth radiation budget record reaches 25 years Multi core wildfire soot particles found to boost global warming impact Wildland fires estimated to release more organic air pollutants		Silicon Energy Photovoltaics Perform Well In Severe Environmental Testing Silicon Energy's double-glass Cascade Series Photovoltaic (PV) Module outperformed standard PV modules for durability under extreme environmental conditions, in an experimental testing process by th ... more
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MECASOLAR to present solar trackers at ENREG ENERGIA REGENERABILA MECASOLAR will participate in the ENREG ENERGIA REGENERABILA trade fair, to be held from 6 to 8 March. This international event focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency will draw more than ... more		Czech Company Plans to Invest EUR 400 Mln Into Solar Plants in Ukraine Czech group of companies Ekotechnik Czech plans to invest EUR 400 million into the construction of solar power plants in the Khmelnytskyi oblast, Ukraine. The total installed capacity of solar plant ... more		Fly through Webbs cosmic vistas celebrates four years of James Webb discoveries China harnesses nationwide system to drive spaceflight and satellite navigation advances How an Earnings Calendar Improves Your Investment Decisions		SOLON and MP2 Capital Complete Construction of Multi-Campus Solar System SOLON Corporation has announced it has completed construction of 1.15 megawatts (MW) of solar systems for the Tanque Verde Unified School District (TVUSD) and will mark the occasion with project par ... more
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	A Trend Reversal For Module Prices Is Observable Although production overcapacities are still influencing the market along the entire value chain, stock clearances have largely been successful. It is to be expected that in February for the first t ... more		Solar energy to get boost from cutting-edge forecasts Applying its atmospheric expertise to solar energy, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is spearheading a three-year, nationwide project to create unprecedented, 36-hour forecasts of ... more		Successful "California Solar Initiative" Rebate Program Nearly Complete A state program that provides rebates for the installation of solar systems will soon end after funds allocated for the incentive were gobbled by California energy customers. The California Pu ... more		EU launches solar glass probe against China The European Commission launced an anti-dumping probe Thursday targeting Chinese exports of solar glass following a complaint filed earlier this month by European manufacturers. ... more

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