Reader survey launched Will you help us get to know our readers better? In order to tailor the content we offer through the print version of Energías Renovables and the three websites (Renewable Energy Magazine, Energías Renovables and amERica) to our readers’ needs, we are conducting a survey which will help us gain an insight into our readership and their areas of interest. Can you give us a couple of minutes of your time to help us provide you with the content you want? | Europe Is EU energy research funding announced yesterday enough? The European Commission presented a package of measures to boost research, innovation and competitiveness in Europe yesterday. Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announced Horizon 2020, an €80 billion programme which some argue is nothing like enough to fund what the European Commission says is necessary to achieve its 2020 targets. | Financial risk most acute hazard for renewables industry, says Economist Intelligence Unit In a survey commissioned by Swiss Re, the Economist Intelligence Unit asked over 280 executives from the renewable energy industry about the risks and uncertainties they face in renewable energy projects. The findings of the report were presented this morning during a press conference, and indicate that financial risks are the most worrisome for renewable energy developers. | Panorama Spain Eurosolar sends critical letter challenging ethics of Spanish utilities PV South Africa African nation could benefit most from solar power United Kingdom Solar tariff cuts threaten up to 4,500 jobs at major UK installer Germans solar researchers look out to space Wind Wind power could meet 70% of emissions pledge, and create jobs Siemens launches new offshore giant Europe 17 EU countries planning massive offshore wind, says EWEA Who needs blades when you can have stalks Biomass Canadian university sees wood biofuel as “competitive industry” by 2020 A fifth of global energy could be provided by biomass without damaging food production, says UKERC Electric/Hybrid Europe and US agree to strengthen cooperation on e-mobility and smart grids Agenda Intersolar China Energy Forum on Solar Building Skins |