Report: Solar, wind and biofuel markets smash revenue records

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Analyst firm Clean Edge reports 31 per cent increase in market for core renewables technologies during 2011

The global market for solar PV, wind energy, and biofuels grew 31 per cent during 2011 to almost $250bn (£160bn), according to new figures from analyst firm Clean Edge Inc. The US-based firm today released...

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