Solar Cell Production Jumps 50 Percent in 2007
Environmental News Network reports that 2007 was a record year for solar power, as production of photovoltaics (PV) reached 3,800 megawatts worldwide, 50 percent more than 2006.
The top five PV-producing countries are Japan, China, Germany, Taiwan and the United States. In the U.S., there was an 83 percent growth in installations of PV units, likely due to a $2,000 tax credit offered under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to offset the costs of the system.
To see more data on the growth of the solar power phenomenon, visit the Earth Policy Institute Web site. For more information on green energy, visit Earth 911’s Energy page.
