Renewable Energy Report Recommends Cutting Australia’s Target
From Bloomberg, By Jason Scott Aug 28, 2014 1:00 AM PT Australia should weaken or phase out its renewable-energy target in favor of a lower-cost approach to cutting greenhouse-gas emissions, a panel appointed to review the plan recommended. The government should close the program to new entrants while protecting current investment until 2030, or scale it back to […]
Solar Boom Driving First Global Panel Shortage Since 2006
Source: Bloomberg By Ehren Goossens Aug 19, 2014 7:26 AM PT The solar industry is facing a looming shortage of photovoltaic panels, reversing a two-year slump triggered by a global glut. The oversupply pushedprices through the floor, making solar power more competitive and driving up demand. It also dragged dozens of manufacturers into bankruptcy, and slowed capital investment at […]