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US renewables developers to lose grant, but retain tax credits – Bass
10 December 2011The US cash grant programme will not be extended before its expiration at the end of the year, but an extension of the production tax credit (PTC) is on solid ground in 2012, according to a Republican Congressman.
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Slow start for APX wood pellet contracts
10 December 2011There have been no trades in the APX-Endex biomass contracts one month after their launch, but the energy exchange remains positive about their prospects.
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Shortage of rare earth metals to affect renewables?
08 December 2011A global scarcity of rare earth metals over the next five years could be "a ticking timebomb" for renewables and clean-tech, according to consultancy PwC.
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Renewables increase in Europe but so does carbon intensity – Eurelectric
08 December 2011Increasing the share of renewable energy in the power generation mix does not always reduce the carbon intensity of the electricity produced, data from Eurelectric shows.
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China's rising solar target unlikely to stem consolidation
08 December 2011China's recently-revealed plan to increase its 2015 solar energy capacity target to 15GW from 10GW is only likely to benefit the top tier of Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, analysts believe, leaving smaller players prey to industry consolidation also occurring in the US and Europe.
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Eggshells or bombshells for clean-tech in 2012?
08 December 2011Dallas Kachan gives his predictions for the clean-tech sector in 2012, with plenty of eggshells overshadowed by one big possible bombshell
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Banks build city climate programme
08 December 2011Five multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development , have agreed to develop a common approach to help cities better adapt to and mitigate climate change.
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Corrected: New York eyeing solar REC market
08 December 2011New York is contemplating the creation of a solar renewable energy credit (SREC) market similar to the one established by neighbouring New Jersey, with a few notable differences, solar experts said.
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New Jersey solar REC market set for recovery
07 December 2011The US cash grant programme for renewable energy installations is largely responsible for the crash in New Jersey solar renewable energy credit (SREC) prices, but the market could rebound if the programme expires, alleviating the current oversupply situation, solar experts said.
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India solar auction sees bidders slash prices
06 December 2011Solar power developers in India have slashed the prices at which they build capacity – bringing forward the date that the technology will reach parity with conventional energy sources in the energy-hungry country.