GlobalData launches “North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook”

GlobalData has published its “North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook”, looking at policy in US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. The report found that the US is not only a biofuels leader, but is the global leader in installed wind capacity and third in solar behind Spain and Germany. The report carefully examines the impact of the Renewable Portfolio Standards and  Production Tax Credits.

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