Power-to-gas platform established in Europe
Eleven European companies have established the North Sea Power to Gas Platform, a joint body to explore the viability of power-to-gas in the countries surrounding the North Sea area. With this platform, the companies aim to further develop the concept of power-to-gas or P2G, for short.
Partnership to see 100 MW of PV capacity added in Puerto Rico
U.S. wealth management company Greenbriar Capital Corp. and Canadian renewable energy firm Alterra Power Corp. have partnered to develop 100 MW of solar generation capacity in Puerto Rico.
Indonesia: 36 new solar plants planned for 2013
The Indonesian government is planning to develop 36 new solar plants across the country this year, according to local media. A higher budget has also been allocated for solar development.
UK: 11 MW PV plant gets green light
British Solar Renewables has secured planning permission for an 11 MW photovoltaic farm in St. Allen, Truro, in the south west of England.
Bouygues Construction plans 30 MW PV project in Thailand
Two subsidiaries of Bouygues Construction are planning to develop three photovoltaic plants worth 30 MW in Thailand for Soleq Solar Thailand.
Proposal to raise French 2020 PV targets
To spur the national PV market, France’s environment and energy agency recommends installing more than ten GW of new capacity over the next six years.
International Battery and Energy Storage Alliance established
An alliance has been established to support and facilitate collaboration between solar, electrical energy storage and smart grid technologies companies.
1 MW PV park planned for Argentinian province of San Luis
A one MW photovoltaic park has been planned for the Argentinian province of San Luis. It is expected to be completed within one year.
India: Andhra Pradesh announces new PV tariffs
The government of southern Indian state Andhra Pradesh has announced a photovoltaic FIT of Rs 6.49/kWh (US$0.12, 0.09) for its tender of one GW, according to energy consultants RESolve. Solar developers are said to be disappointed with the rate.
Russia unveils draft renewable energy law
Russias Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for approval on 15 April. It is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants across the country.
