Frank Asbeck

Germany to cut solar subsidies faster than expected

BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany plans to bring forward cuts in solar power subsidies of up to 30 percent by almost a month to March 9, spelling further trouble for companies selling solar panels in the world's No.2 market.
 

German solar industry in favour of limits: executive

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - A goal of limiting new installations of solar panel capacity to 3,500-5,000 megawatt (MW) a year makes sense, Frank Asbeck, board member at BSW, Germany's largest solar industry association, said on Thursday.
 

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BP may agree $25 billion oil spill payout: analyst
 

Analysis: Gas is killing green energy in price war

LONDON (Reuters) - A widening shale gas revolution is killing the economics of renewable energy, even as falling costs allow wind and solar to overtake fossil fuels in niche areas, say energy executives and analysts.