 PV industry must catch its breath says EPIA's head
As the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) wins an award for its Your Sun Your Energy campaign, its Secretary General, Reinhold Buttgereit, poetically warns the industry must “catch its breath” and pace itself properly to finish the race strongly. | IEA shows increasing support for renewables, offers policy advice 
It was not that long ago that the International Energy Agency (IEA) rarely mentioned renewable energies, but now it cannot stop talking about them. After releasing its latest World Energy Outlook last week, which calls for “stronger measures to drive investment in efficient and low-carbon technologies”, it has now published a new book on best practices for deploying renewables. | IPCC report confirms externalities of fossil fuel use
Ceres, a coalition of investors and public interest organisations working with companies to address climate change and other sustainability challenges, has published a series of comments on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate’s Summary for Policymakers of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), which was approved last Thursday by IPPC member governments. They highlight that the effects of climate change impact on investors, insurance, agriculture and other sectors including construction. | PV Brazil
After the wind comes the sun Europe
European Solar Days “go from strength to strength” United Kingdom
Legal action against solar cuts confirmed, says Friends of the Earth Solar Thermal Electric United States
Chilling news as Google ditches renewables research in winter “spring cleaning” "Greater contribution of solar” needed for ISCC plants, says Iberdrola Morocco
World Bank backing 500-MW CSP plant in North Africa MENA
EASAC says solar power can play “major role” in switch to renewables Micro CSP developer signs MOU for financing with Chinese investment firm Panorama UNEP says renewables key to getting emissions on safe track Saudi Arabia
Head of leading oil company supports growth of renewables REM on Facebook
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