solar energy

Solar energy shines in global survey with 68% support

By Anthony Deutsch AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of the world's population favours solar energy, five times more than public support for fossil fuels, a global poll has found.…

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Mexico looks to giant solar park in the desert to assuage carbon concerns

By Stefanie Eschenbacher PUERTO PENASCO, Mexico, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The first power from a giant solar energy park in the desert of northern Mexico will enter the country's electricity…

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Portugal to speed up solar parks to cut gas use

LISBON,(Reuters) - Portugal will accelerate construction of solar parks to replace gas-fired electricity generation and hit an EU target to cut gas use, Energy Secretary Joao Galamba said this week. With Europe…

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EU will do ‘whatever it takes’ to rebuild solar energy manufacturing in Europe

BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) - The European Commission will do "whatever it takes" to rebuild Europe's industry manufacturing parts for solar installations, the EU's energy commissioner said on Thursday, as the bloc draws…

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Photo Story: School students in the Netherlands with solar boats

Students sailing with solar boats along all the Frisian Eleven Cities during the Young Solar Challenge, in Hindeloopen, The Netherlands. The 220-kilometer journey, which is divided in stages, will see…

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