Jordan’s round two tender applicants announced
Jordan has impressed with its commitment to include a sizeable amount of solar PV power in its energy mix. The country aims to generate 10% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, including 600 MW of installed solar PV.
Energy Union: Italy couples with France, Austria, Slovenia
This is “another significant step towards an integrated European power market,” says Italian transmission grid operator Terna. In the coming months, the country will connect with Switzerland and Greece.
Spain’s link to France boosts intermittent power
Spain and France have interconnected a new grid line that doubles the electricity exchange between the two countries. With a power capacity of 2 GW and capable of reversing the direction of flow of the energy exchanges between Spain and France in just 50 milliseconds, the new line is expected to boost renewable energy.
Romania installs 363 MW of PV in 2014
Romania added 363 MW of solar PV in 2014. While the figure is considerably smaller than in 2013, it still proves that Romania has emerged as a one of Europe’s significant markets for photovoltaic investors.
Turkey installs only 78 MW of grid-tied PV in 2014
Latest installation data demonstrates Turkeys strong preference toward wind power. Solar PV, in contrast, either has fallen out of favor or Turkish institutions struggle to cope with the licensing process.
Jordan’s rooftop PV sector thriving
Jordan leads Arab world in utility-scale solar PV installations with many large solar farms expected to go online in 2015. Residential and commercial rooftop sectors are also kick-starting the thriving solar sector.
Spanish PV resurgence? Not on the horizon
Reports that Spain is heading towards a renewable energy revival by 2020 have spread, leaving investors rather puzzled: is this true, and how come a government that has previously tried to eliminate energy investments is now suddenly planning to lead a renewable resurgance? pv magazine provides a more realistic appraisal.
UK investors await CfD auction results
First bids for the controversial new renewables subsidy scheme received. Successful applicants to be identified on Feb 20.
Croatia pulls plug on PV licenses
PV investors in Croatia rush to install their projects before their licenses expire.
Jordan’s solar tender bears fruit
Interest in the MENA country’s burgeoning solar PV sector attracts Japanese finance as modest plans unveiled.
