Tag Archives: Feed-in Tariff

Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by kleenergyecosystems

Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain. Homes with solar panels in Germany, where homeowners are paid to … Continue reading →

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Solar panel sharks in tariff frenzy

Posted on February 4, 2012 by kleenergyecosystems

Unscrupulous firms are cashing in on confusion over feed-in tariffs for green electricity The feed-in tariff favours those households with a suitable roof, but are effectively subsidised by the less fortunate. Photograph: Chris Howes/Wild Places/Alamy Is the roof-top solar panel … Continue reading →

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Film promotes Japan energy revolution

Posted on January 3, 2012 by kleenergyecosystems

The known world has already been through three pivotal epochs: the agricultural, industrial and information-technology revolutions. Now, a fourth is taking place: the renewable-energy revolution. Herald: German film director Carl Fechner, whose campaigning documentary, “The 4th Revolution — Energy Autonomy,” … Continue reading →

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As Solar Sales Plummet in Spain, Ríos Renovables Heads Overseas

Posted on December 5, 2011 by kleenergyecosystems

Founded in 1990 as an electricity systems installer, Ríos Renovables shifted to solar in 2004. Photograph courtesy of Rios Renovables When Adalberto Ríos founded Ríos Renovables two decades ago in the town of Fustiñana in northern Spain, he didn’t expect … Continue reading →

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China solar cell leader sees heated market via ’12 feed-in tariff debut

Posted on November 14, 2011 by kleenergyecosystems

The Japanese unit of Chinese solar panel maker Suntech Power Holdings Co., backed by its competitive edge in Japan’s highly potential solar panel market, is looking to more than double its sales next year after suffering unexpected supply disruptions this … Continue reading →

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