 Spain
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. | Nix the 2012 NIMBYs 
Al Maiorino kicks off 2012 by revisting how NIMBYism cast a shadow over the renewable energy sector in 2011, inhibiting the roll-out of new capacity. “The renewable energy sector has experienced an increase of NIMBYs resulting in major complications and setbacks for the industry,” he says. | Europe
Solar industry ready for challenges of WEEE Directive
After three years of negotiations, European policy-makers agreed at the end of December upon a recast of the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, better known as WEEE. According to PV Cycle, Europe’s soalr photovoltaic (PV) module take-back and recycling scheme, the industry is ready to face new challenges posed by the revised Directive. | Panorama IRENA’s Second Assembly ends on auspicious note Greenpeace praises Google’s approach to stopping climate change India
Indian clean energy investments outpace the rest of the world PV Parasol Energy begins production of advanced solar modules in Bangladesh United Kingdom
Solar could become “plaything for wealthy” Energy department announces availability of $12 million to spur solar energy innovation New HCPV efficiency record exceeds 33% for first time Solar Thermal Electric Spain
AORA unveils Europe’s first hybrid micro CSP demonstration project CSP technology market will revive in 2012, compete with PV soon, report says South Africa
CSP market more attractive than ever Brightsource Energy to design South African solar power plant Agenda The Solar Future India II 6th Power & Alternative Energy Asia 2012 Int’l Exhibition & Conferences 3rd Solar Thermal Electricity Industry Forum | 
