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Ib vogt completes 30 MW of PV in the UK

Ib vogt GmbH has completed around 30 MW worth of photovoltaic projects in Q1 2013. Overall, the German company has installed 55 MW in the country.

China Wind Power to add 200 MW of solar by 2015

A strategic agreement between China Wind Power and CNNC Rich Energy will bring another 200 MW of solar capacity to China by 2015.

Cyprus introduces net metering for residential PV systems

The Cypriot Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) announced a number of steps on Friday, aimed at facilitating development of PV in Cyprus. Among them is the large-scale application of net metering.

El Salvador to build 14 MW plant

The government of El Salvador is gearing up to build a 14 MW photovoltaic plant with financial help from German state bank KfW. It is expected to be the largest system of its kind, when complete.

Germany likely to see storage subsidies on May 1

German state bank KfW says it is ready to start support of storage systems for photovoltaic systems in early May. The green light is, however, still to come from Germany’s Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin.

Manz receives €4.5 million Li-ion battery order

France-based battery manufacturer Saft has ordered €4.5 million worth of Li-ion battery cell equipment from Germany’s Manz.

NADB and SunEdison close $35 million loan for 16 MW PV park

The North American Development Bank (NADB) has agreed to loan SunEdison US$35 million for the construction of the U.S. solar company’s 16 MW (DC) photovoltaic park in Arizona.

US: Insufficient funding for energy research

MIT Professor Dr. Ernest Moniz made his pledge at the full committee hearing held this Tuesday, which will eventually decide if he is the man to take over as U.S. Secretary of Energy. The fact the U.S. is not spending enough on energy research was highlighted during the Q&A session. Moniz added that more focus needs to be placed on solar.

Italy: PV generation decreased 14.6% in March

While photovoltaic energy generation in Italy decreased 14.6% last month, wind and hydro-electric power both recorded a significant boost, reports Terna. Meanwhile, at €6.6 billion, solar funding is nearing its limit.

Portugal: Renewables supply 70% of power in Q1

Seventy percent of Portugal’s power generation came from renewable energies, mainly hydroelectric power and wind energy, in Q1 2013, according to the country’s grid operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN). Despite this record, photovoltaic energy still fails to have significant presence in the energy mix.

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