Solar energy
Europe’s solar energy industry has been shaken by strong competition from China. EUobserver examines whether it has got what it takes to survive.
Juncker: Greek No would be rejection of Europe
Juncker, in an usually blunt and emotional speech, has said Greeks must vote Yes in the referendum, because a No would amount to rejection of Europe.
Greek referendum question poses problems
The Greek government is asking people to vote on technical documents which have not yet been made public or translated.
The growing pains of the solar industry
The solar industry is in disarray. But, experts say, this is nothing out of the ordinary. It is just going through a painful but necessary process.
Scandal around Slovak solar energy industry
When the Slovak government in 2009 allocated permits to build solar power plants, there was "widespread suspicion that it was rigged to benefit certain individuals," according to the US embassy in Bratislava. Prime Minister Fico denies the allegations.
Europe can be 'proud' of its solar energy policy
When it comes to solar energy, according to one US entrepreneur, Europe can be proud of itself. Others say more needs to be done.
Solar energy in figures: Germany is king
Europe is the undisputed sun king of the world, with close to 75 percent of globally installed solar panels. But there are big differences between countries, and Germany leads the pack.
Sillicon valley know-how aims to conquer EU solar market
The long list of California cool making its way into European homes got a little longer this year, when a solar company from Amsterdam acquired the license to a new technology to calculate a building’s propensity to generate solar power.
Little enthusiasm for EU probe into China solar panels
Apart from those spearheading the complaint, people in the European solar sector have expressed little enthusiasm for an EU investigation into possible dumping of solar panels from China.
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