Kyodo News: Japan has slipped from the No. 2 position in the world in grid-connected solar photovoltaic capacity, replaced by Spain, according to a recent study by an international body. The draft report by the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) said the existing capacity for Japan, which had once topped the list before falling in 2005, totaled 1.97 million kw at the end of 2008. Germany topped the list with 5.4 million kw, followed by Spain with 2.3 million kw. …