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.
Turkey aims for 3 GW of PV by 2023
In 2014, Turkey saved $850 million in energy imports due to the increase in the share of renewable energy.
Grid flexibility to integrate renewables in Europe
A new study titled Managing Flexibility in European Electricity Grids by Frost and Sullivan finds that grid flexibility is crucial to integrate renewable energy sources in Europe. Technical, geographical, managerial and above all political obstacles remain though.
Cyprus military base powered by solar
Cypriot government has signed a contract with a consortium of companies to develop the 5 MW, $7.5m project. The scheme is the first under the Go Green military initiative.
