Construction, maintenance and power transmission requirements will be much more costly than land-based installations, requiring even higher subsidies and consumer pain.

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Some parts of the new regulations simply reiterate rules that were already in place -- such as requirements for dust-control measures at construction sites -- but have been poorly implemented because the environmental authorities have lacked clout.

CNN: Beijing tries to clean up its act

The Labour peer alleged "serious flaws" in the LGBCE's process and claimed the changes contravene the requirements of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

BBC: Motion of regret

Representatives of these companies said that the conditions of the loans are such that they have to first build demonstration production lines, meet certain requirements, and only then tap the federal funds for additional construction.

WSJ: California Solar Deal Hits a Snag

Over the last two years, the government has raised downpayment and mortgage requirements, imposed a property tax for the first time in Shanghai and Chongqing, increased construction of low-cost housing and enacted home-purchase restrictions in about 40 cities.

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