New solar power capacity will exceed wind power for first time ever in 2013 (36.7 GW vs. 35.5 GW)

Treehugger: According to the latest data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, solar power capacity installed around the world this year will beat wind power for the first time ever. "Photovoltaic plants will add about 36.7 gigawatts globally in 2013 and wind farms 35.5 gigawatts, or almost 25 percent less than last year, the research company said today in a statement. Solar capacity will rise about 20 percent from 2012."

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