Solar PV hit new heights in 2012, but change is ahead
In 2012 more than 31 GW of new solar PV was installed. This growth in the market came despite the economic crisis and was lead by Europe. Europe accounted for more than 70% of the new installations in 2011 and 55% in 2012. Germany installed the most in 2012, followed by China, it seems that […]
Committee urges emissions cut of 60% by 2030
The Committee on Climate Change recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030. The recommended target for 2030, to cut emissions by 60% relative to 1990 levels, would then require a 62% emissions reduction from 2030 to meet the 2050 target in the Climate Change Act.