Germany aims to cut solar power subsidies
The German government wants to slash its support to the solar energy industry to prevent the market from overheating, a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) said on Tuesday.
Futuristic solar yacht set for voyage around the world
An innovative new solar-powered yacht will be unveiled in Germany this week ahead of plans to take the craft on a trip around the world.
Green blueblood's solar project irks commoners
The aristocratic house of Thurn und Taxis wants to build the world's largest solar park in Bavaria. But as <b>Kyle James</b> reports, the plans have angered their commoner neighbours.
Siemens snaps up solar energy firm
German conglomerate Siemens on Thursday announced the purchase of Solel Solar Systems, a maker of panels used in power plants harnessing the sun's rays to generate electricity.
New German coalition aiming to cut solar energy subsidies
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s new centre-right coalition could slash subsidies to the country’s already beleaguered solar energy manufacturers, business daily <i>Handelsblatt</i> reported on Tuesday.
German solar energy firms face economic ruin
Buffeted by the bad economy and growing competition from Asia, German solar energy firms are facing financial ruin just as the industry fears the new government will abandon them.
Solar panel thieves focus on rural roofs
Organised gangs of thieves have become so expert in removing solar panels from rural roofs that the police force in Lower Saxony has formed a special task force to fight it.
Initiative launches €400-billion African solar power project
Twelve companies on Monday launched a €400-billion ($560-billion) German-led initiative to set up huge solar farms in Africa and the Middle East to produce energy for Europe.
Firms hoping to tap African sun to power German households
A consortium of 20 top firms is planning a massive solar power project in sunny Africa to send electricity to grey Germany.