Israel: New 1GW PV tender on the horizon
It’s fair to say that, overall, renewable energy development has been disappointing in Israel, however, the tide appears to be shifting. To announce this new momentum, in the coming weeks a new wave of PV installations is expected to be announced.
Egypt and the EBRD join forces to boost MENA PV
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Egypt-based Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) join forces to promote renewable energy in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region. This collaboration comes at a time where PV in Northern Africa appears to be waking up and could prove highly lucrative.
Greece’s net metering: success or failure?
Greece has published its latest net metering statistics. Where does that leave the country’s net metering PV market today, and what are the immediate business drivers?
Russia: 1.56 GW of solar PV by 2020
The forum for renewable energy in Russia and Greece that took place at the international trade show in Thessaloniki, Greece, highlighted Russia’s commitment to 1.56 GW of solar PV installations by 2020. What are the mechanics of this growth?
Morocco aims to equip 600 mosques with PV; solar feed in regulations draw close
A collaboration between Moroccan and German institutions will lead to the energy upgrade of 600 mosques in Morocco. The facilities will be equipped with with LED lighting, photovoltaic systems, and solar water heaters. While it has been a long time coming, signs are appearing that the Moroccan government will finally put in place regulations that will allow for a tariff to be paid for rooftop solar electricity fed into the grid.
Philae’s comet location revealed while Rosetta’s PV prepares for last adventure
The European Space Agency (ESA) has tracked down Philae, Rosetta’s spacecraft probe, resting in a dark crack on Comet 67P. The news bears great scientific significance for ESA as well as a certain emotional value for PV fans who have watched the Rosetta mission being entirely powered by the sun for about twelve years.
Indonesia receives green policy support
The Government of Indonesia and the Global Green Growth Institute launched the second phase of a green growth program this week, which aims to assist Indonesia’s central and regional governments to adopt and implement green policies. This is a vital development for a country that has great renewable energy potential, but has shown little institutional capacity to develop it.
Rio 2016: a step in the green direction?
The Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games has ended, but its message in favor of sustainable and green growth will hopefully remain for longer. However, just how much energy did Rio 2016 consume and what role did renewable power play?
Greece: new renewable energy law provides feed-in premiums and virtual net-metering
Greece’s solar PV market has been a roller coaster over the last decade. The new law, approved last week by Greece’s parliament, in support of renewable energies attempts to establish the country’s clean energy sector with some solid foundations.
France gets a step closer to solar roads
French energy minister Ségolène Royal has inaugurated a manufacturing plant that will produce the so-called “Wattway” paving, made of solar PV. One of its pilot projects will be a 1 kilometer solar road, built in the same region as where the plant is located.
