 Germany
Renewable energy employs close to 400,000 in Germany
The renewable energy boom in Germany continues to create new jobs. According to a recently published study for the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, the development and production of renewable technologies and the provision of renewably generated electricity, heat and fuel in 2011 already provided work for around 382,000 people in Germany. | Top 10 stories in June 2011
Biodiesel: it may not be sexy, but it’s popular 
Our most read report in June 2011 looked at the environmental impact of Brazil's biodiesel programme. It was one of three articles focusing on bioenergy featuring in last June’s top 10. Other stand-out topics included another less than flamboyant renewable energy source: solar thermal power. | IEA emphasises renewables need “decisive policy action” now
A host of new technologies is ready to transform the energy system, offering the potential to drastically reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy security and generate a huge investment return, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its flagship energy technology publication launched today. The IEA’s latest work joins two other significant clean energy reports published today, which we covered earlier here. | Panorama US increases renewable energy production by 300% over last decade Solar drives global renewable energy investments to record high Wind Spain
Vestas experiences second turbine fire in weeks Ireland
Wind energy sector launches KidWind courses United Kingdom
UK sees electricity output from wind energy rise by nearly 50% Biomass Remarkable expected increase in biomass-for-energy needs forethought PV Italy
Ancient philosopher inspires solar-powered video art installation PV CYCLE celebrates second birthday this week at Intersolar Europe Electric/Hybrid Tech-savvy, early adopters of electric vehicles demand advanced in-car telematics In the US, New York State commits $4.4 million to EV charging stations Agenda AEBIOM European Bioenergy Conference 2012 Biogas East & Midwest Solar South Africa | 
