Politics & Policy

Shanghai Solar Declaration Calls for Multilateral Trade Negotiations
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Last week, representatives from SEIA went to China to meet with the Asia PV Industry Association to discuss how to settle the lingering trade dispute with China over anti-dumping and anti-subsidy allegations. John Smirnow, vice president of trade and competitiveness for the Solar Energy...

Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
Friday, 17 May 2013
In celebration of Armed Services Day, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released a first-of-its-kind report detailing how innovative solar technologies are helping the US military meet many of its critical functions – from security and battlefield readiness to cost savings...

Advanced Battery Consortium to Lead Battery Development
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
The US Energy Department has selected the Advanced Battery Consortium to lead an industry-wide effort to accelerate development of high-efficiency, cost-effective battery technologies. By investing in these cutting-edge battery technologies, the Energy Department is helping to cut America's oil...

Funding Cuts Loom for Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
At the Solar Conference & Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 23 – 24 May 2013, Lara Olsen, a consultant with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), will describe the organisation’s investment strategy.