Economics:
¶ The fossil fuel industry’s party is about to end, according to Deutsche Bank and Standard and Poor’s. [RenewEconomy]
Science and Technology:
¶ Alta Devices has reached 30.8% solar cell efficiency from the company’s first implementation of a new generation solar cell technology. [SYS-CON Media]
World:
¶ Renewable energies can give hard-pressed farmers in the UK an important alternate source of income. [meatinfo.co.uk]
¶ Members of the UK parliament’s Energy Select Committee are warning that the government needs to plan for what happens if it cannot get new nuclear reactors built. [Telegraph.co.uk]
US:
¶ The greatest obstacle to taking advantage of the rich wind resources of Texas is a need for new transmission lines. [El Paso Inc.]
¶ Some conservative lawmakers are souring on nuclear power because of its high costs. [NBC 29 News]
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