Spain cuts solar incentives by up to 45 percent

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain will cut photovoltaic premiums by 45 percent for new ground-based installations and up to 25 percent for new roof-mounted plants, the Industry Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. . . . → Read More: Spain cuts solar incentives by up to 45 percent

U.S. solar capacity surges in ’09 on incentives

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Installed solar capacity in the United States jumped 37 percent in 2009 as state and federal incentive programs helped prop up demand during a downturn, solar advocates said in a report on Thursday.

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Electric cars win hype, staying power questioned

LONDON (Reuters) – Electric cars are riding high, as incentives and new models make them a realistic option, but the fresh attention may highlight flaws compared with gasoline and alternatives such as biofuels.

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Italy needs incentives to hit 2020 renewables target

MILAN (Reuters) – Italy should boost incentives for renewable energy sector to meet a 17 percent target for green energy in total energy use set by the European Union for 2020, a senior official at state energy management agency GSE said.

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