QUICK NEWS, June 26: SOLAR STILL GROWING FAST; WIND COMING BACK; THE NAT GAS VEHICLE MARKET

SOLAR STILL GROWING FAST U.S. Solar Market Insight: Solar accounts for 48% of new electric capacity in Q1 2013

June 11, 2013 (Solar Energy Industries Association)

“The U.S. installed 723 megawatts (MW) of solar energy in Q1 2013, which accounted for over 48 percent of all new electric capacity installed in the U.S. last quarter. Overall, these installations represent the best first quarter of any given year for the industry…’ click here for more

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WIND COMING BACK Port Operator: U.S. Wind Market Beginning To Resurrect Following PTC Extension

Mark Del Franco, June 20, 2013 (North American Windpower)

“The late extension of the production tax credit (PTC) has certainly crimped wind development activity this year. However, Washington-based Port of Vancouver USA says it is beginning to see some rumblings of activity regarding turbine component shipments slated for U.S. projects…”

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THE NAT GAS VEHICLE MARKET Market Data: Natural Gas Vehicles;Global Natural Gas Vehicle Sales and Refueling Infrastructure Forecasts: 2013-2020

2Q 2013 (Navigant Research)

“…While the price of natural gas is contributing to growth in many different vehicle segments, from passenger cars to heavy duty over-the-road trucks, other factors, such as increased vehicle availability, a shortage of oil refining capabilities, tightening emissions restrictions, and increased energy security, are also fueling growth within specific countries. Navigant Research forecasts that the number of NGVs on roadways worldwide will reach nearly 35 million by 2020…” click here for more

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