United Kingdom
Farmers driving renewables growth across England, Wales 
New research by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the bank NatWest has revealed that 30% of farmers across England and Wales will be involved in some form of renewable energy production, use or supply by the end of the summer. | M&A activity up as renewables sector struggles in weak first quarter
Following a record year in 2011, investment flows in clean energy during Q1 2012 were the weakest since 2009 according to Ernst & Young’s latest quarterly global renewable energy Country Attractiveness Indices report (CAI) released today. According to the consultancy firm, consolidation has driven M&A activity up 41% in Q1 2012, however new asset finance is down 30% on the previous quarter. “Grid parity is key to longer-term success as clean energy faces challenging 2012,” it warns. | Panorama Yingli Green Energy becomes first official renewable energy partner of US Soccer Obama Administration launches $26 million challenge to build advanced manufacturing clusters PV New shade assessment protocol from NREL improves solar array performance New satellite-based solar resource database for China launched United Kingdom
Better stability for solar industry and consumers, says UK solar association Spain
A new wave of PV Canada
Expanded SSX ONTARIO to debut next month in Toronto Solar Thermal Electric Spain
CSP industry gets backing from European Commissioner Spain
FCC begins construction of new 50-MW CSP plant in Alicante Thermal IEA committed to strengthening solar heat for industrial processes Ritesh Pothan India
Status update of solar policies and allocations across India Agenda Solar South Africa Projects & Infrastructure International 2012 Solar Investment Forum Building Solar China (Guangzhou) – Conference and Exhibition (BSC) | 
