Japan proposes new FITs, unveils lithium-ion battery subsidies
The Japanese government is expected to approve recommendations to slightly reduce PV FIT levels while introducing a new subsidy program for battery storage systems.
Greece brings new retroactive measures; cuts FIT by 30%
After a prolonged delay, the Greek government published anticipated new retroactive measures last Friday. On average, the new measures slash FITs of operating PV plants by 30%.
Japan adds 4.58 GW of PV in eight months, FIT cuts of 10% mooted
As METI reveals the country installed record levels of PV capacity last year, speculation grows of an impending cut in Japan’s FIT.
Photon financial product to tackle retroactive measures
Photon’s new financial vehicle is designed to offer EU solar power investors the strongest possible investment protection.
Greece awaits ‘new deal’ after adding 1 GW of solar in 2013
Greece’s Environment Ministry is set to introduce new measures in the hopes of reaching a long-term solution, including FIT cuts and loan extensions. Consumers, however, face still more RES fee hikes.
Taiwan increases solar PV targets
Implementing the new solar energy goals will cost an estimated $33 billion, much of which will go to Taiwanese manufacturers. About 90% of PV systems installed in Taiwan use local products.
France, Germany forging PV alliance
French President Francois Hollande supports plans to build a giant PV module plant with an initial annual production capacity of 1 GW and which could expand up to 5 GW.
Financial innovations spur renewable energy investment in global markets
Investment firms, financiers and energy companies around the globe are introducing innovative new funding vehicles aimed at renewable energy investment.
Is solar in Spain losing its shine?
Provisional 2013 Spanish figures show that while renewables continue to dominate, further growth for the solar sector is in doubt.
Romania halves certificates for solar PV starting January 2014
The government will cut green certificates next year for all renewable energy projects finished after January, 2014, with solar PV certificates down to three per megawatt, from six currently.
