US renewables giant bolsters presence in booming Southern European solar market
Chief executive remains bullish over outlook as company confirms it already has 8GW of orders in place for 2010
Cities and states are introducing unilateral renewable initiatives and targets
Micro-generation projects include solar, wind, hydro and biomass, proving old buildings can be energy efficient
$300m for renewable energy investments and $400m for REDD in developing countries
But homes in eco towns will be less green than normal homes after 2016, say Tories
Resolution follows similar decision by Shell shareholders last month
$50bn over 10 years to be ploughed into solar and wind installations