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Renewable Energy Hits Record Breaking Generating Capacity and Investments

Mila Luleva — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:28:56 +0000

Year 2014 has been record breaking for the global renewable energy sector, with generating capacity exceeding 100GW. The biggest investor was China, closely followed by the U.S.. According to official figures published by UN Environment Programme (UNEP), wind and solar power have attracted 17% more investors in 2014 compared to the same figures from the […]

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Survey Finds Optimism Surrounds Renewable Energy Sector

Leigh Hutchens — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:24:13 +0000

Despite increasing cynicism about clean energy, the renewable energy sector is alive and well and has a notable trust premium over other forms of energy. The Edelman Trust Barometer survey asked the opinions of 31,000 global respondents, and 68% said they trust the energy renewable business to operate with integrity, as opposed to 58% or […]

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Spanish Wind Power Companies Join Efforts For Building 15 MW Wind Turbine

Mike Sandru — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:53:27 +0000

Gamesa, Iberdrola and Acciona are some of the Spanish companies that have strengthened their positions on the global wind market. Last week, Spain announced a project that will secure its role as the front runner in the renewable energy sector.

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Thousands of U.S.-Based Jobs In The Solar Energy Industry Will Be Created in 2011

Mike Sandru — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:25:25 +0000

The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has good news for whoever is looking for a job career in the clean energy industry, reporting that thousands of solar jobs will be created in 2011. The fact is based on a census of American workers estimating a number of 24,000 positions to be available in the year to come.

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Californian Clean Energy Manufacturing Companies Benefit From Tax Deduction Starting This Year

Mike Sandru — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:06:17 +0000

Under the new tax policy that has passed this year in California (SB71), clean energy companies are awarded with tax deduction as an encouragement to the renewable energy sector development. The tax breaks take the form of sales and use of tax exemptions for businesses that benefit the environment.

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President Obama Allocates $2 Billion for Solar Energy

Mike Sandru — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:07:57 +0000

The money promised by Obama will come from government stimulus funds designed to boost the economy during the recession. According to the president, about 5,000 new jobs will be created due to these investments.

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