We have already looked at Germany’s giant contribution to renewable energy. Let’s look at what the USA is doing. Remember that the US government has not signed up to the Kyoto protocol. They have no requirement to lower carbon output or reach any set level for renewable energy.
While our solar industry is floundering under cuts in funding from our ‘greenest Ever Government,’ in the USA an article states that: Between April and June, the US installed 832MW, or enough energy to power all the homes in Austin, Texas, representing a 15% increase compared to the beginning of this year. It was solar’s second best quarter ever.
The RTCC article continues:
US Solar Energy Industry Association president and CEO Rhone Resch said:
“We’re helping to create new jobs, grow the US economy, strengthen our nation’s long-term energy security and fight climate change. That’s a win-win in anyone’s book.”