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Negative reactions to Spanish FiT freeze continue
Aftershocks from the Spanish government’s announcement last week that it is imposing a moratorium on feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for renewable energy continue to rattle around the world. We caught up with two leading FiT commentators and asked them for their views on the background behind this heavy blow to the sector and what the consequences are for clean energy and the economy as a whole. | United Kingdom
“Going for growth means going for green,” says UK government 
In an attempt to clean up its image after the solar feed-in tariff cut fiasco, the UK government led by the Deputy Prime Minister and new Energy and Climate Change Secretary are making pushing to highlight that the green economy is still high on their agenda. In a statement today, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced that 155 community energy efficiency projects had been awarded £5.1 million in grants today. | UN high-level sustainability panel’s call for green revolution backed by WWF
The UN High-Level Panel for Global Sustainability has called for a radical redesign of the global economy for a healthy environment and social well-being deserves a wide audience and the full attention of all governments before this year’s Rio+20 Earth Summit. WWF has urged political leaders to listen to the panel’s demands. | Biofuels Europe
EU-produced ethanol keeps petrol prices down PV United Kingdom
Solar could become “plaything for wealthy” Europe
Solar industry ready for challenges of WEEE Directive New HCPV efficiency record exceeds 33% for first time MIT researcher creates solar cell from grass clippings Wind United States
Wind turbine industry getting own reality show on US Weather Channel Europe
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February 2011’s top ten a mixed picture Agenda European Conference on Sustainable Renovation of Buildings 3rd Solar Thermal Electricity Industry Forum Mexico WindPower 2012 | 
