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Analysis: Easy loans now a burden for China solar firms

Generous state bank loans to Chinese solar companies, a bone of contention for their Western counterparts, are threatening the financial health of the firms,...

Exclusive: Orbital solar power plants touted for energy needs

The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years...

First Solar commences construction on the continent's first utility-scale solar farm

First Solar Inc. (Tempe. Ariz. U.S.) on November 8th, 2011 announced that construction has commenced on the 10 megawatt AC Greenough River Solar Farm,...

Solar and wind energy projects planned in MENA

The Saudi Gazette reported that a German led initiative envisioned building EUR 400 billion vast networks of solar and winding farms across North Africa...

China pushes energy efficient cars with subsidies

It is reported that the Chinese central government will offer subsidies for purchases of 49 auto models, 15 of which are produced by SAIC...

Solar employment soars as US economy lags

Employment figures for the US solar industry is soaring despite a lagging economy, according to the Solar Foundation's National Solar Job Census 2011: A...

Congress watchdog probes solar loans after Solyndra

A top Republican congressional watchdog wants the Energy Department to turn over documents and emails about $4.7 billion in loan guarantees for four solar...

Solyndra Shakeout Seen as a Sign of Success for Wider Solar Market

The collapse of Solyndra, the Silicon Valley startup that received a $535 million federal loan guarantee, has become a cause célèbre for Republican lawmakers...

Analysis: Polish EU lead could yet set green energy example

Half way into its EU presidency, Poland still has the opportunity to lead eastern Europe in bringing on efficient energy technology and to prove...

Iran stresses its nuclear "rights" in letter to EU

Iran has told the EU's foreign policy chief it is ready to hold fresh talks "for cooperation on common issues" but its letter to...

Japan anti-nuclear protests mark 6 months since quake

Anti-nuclear protesters took to the streets of Tokyo and other cities on Sunday to mark six months since the March earthquake and tsunami and...

New IEA head calls German nuclear exit "risky"

Germany's abandonment of nuclear power is a risky strategy, the new head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in an interview with website...

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China CORNEX signed cooperation agreement with the Italian Cestari Group

On November 13, CORNEX signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Italian company Cestari Group in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. According to the agreement,...

Solar Leader Enphase Energy Cutting 500 Jobs

California-based Enphase Energy, a company known for its solar power and electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, announced it is laying off about 500 workers....

Cincinnati’s solar array powers city operations, tens of thousands of homes

A sprawling solar array in Highland County now powers 20% of Cincinnati's operations and tens of thousands of homes. Cincinnati’s 900-acre solar farm was completed...

1.2-GW solar panel assembly facility to open in Puerto Rico

A contract solar panel assembly facility will soon open in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, that will supply the utility-scale market on the island and hopefully...