| Content Category: New & Noteworthy |
| German Official Calls Looming EU Solar Tariffs A 'Grave Mistake' |
| on 20 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler has called the European Commission's reported plans to impose import duties on Chinese solar panels a "grave mistake." Citing German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, Reuters [read more] |
| U.S. Execs Predict More Renewables Investment, Potential For Energy Independence |
| on 20 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| Ninety-five percent of U.S. energy executives expect continued research and development (R&D) investment in alternative energy projects this year, according to a new survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy [read more] |
| China Awaits EU Decision Before Releasing Its Own Probe Findings |
| on 17 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| The Chinese Ministry of Commerce's (MOC) probes into whether the European Union, the U.S. and South Korea illegally dumped solar-grade polysilicon into China are nearly complete, according to a report [read more] |
| SEIA Report: How The U.S. Military Benefits From Solar |
| on 17 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a report detailing how solar technologies are helping the U.S. military meet many of its critical functions - from security and battlefield [read more] |
| U.S. Senate Confirms Moniz As New Energy Secretary |
| on 17 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| By a unanimous vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Moniz, who replaces Steven Chu, previously served as [read more] |
| Renewable Energy Generation Continues To Grow In Texas |
| on 17 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011, with capacity up by about 16%. Generators [read more] |
| Goldman Sachs And SolarCity Announce $500 Million For Solar Projects |
| on 16 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| SolarCity has announced a lease financing agreement with Goldman Sachs to fund more than $500 million in solar power projects, representing an estimated 110 MW in generation capacity. According to [read more] |
| SMA Solar Reports Sharp Declines In Q1, Hints At Job Cuts |
| on 16 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| In its first-quarter 2013 (Q1'13) financial results, SMA Solar Technology AG reveals a decline in sales and foreshadows possible cuts to its workforce. According to a company announcement, SMA sold [read more] |
| Siemens Study: Better Site Optimization Of Renewables Can Help Save EU Billions |
| on 16 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| When it comes to renewable energy development, Siemens says the opportunity for big savings starts with the choice of location. If installations were built at the sites in Europe that [read more] |
| Poll: Majority Of Illinois Voters Want More Renewable Energy |
| on 16 May 2013 by SI Staff |
| Wide majorities of likely Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation that would achieve this [read more] |
