Forum Solarpraxis: German storage subsidies likely to continue
The 16th Forum Solarpraxis kicked off today with the good news that German storage subsidies are likely to continue for the next three years. A parliamentary committee is currently discussing the issue. As of 2017, meanwhile, 5% of tendered projects under the EEG will be opened to electricity from abroad. New energy business models and legal frameworks were also discussed, as was how storage knowledge can be transferred from the auto industry to solar.
DOE: New report paves way for energy future
Solar PV power has increased tenfold over the past four years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2015 Quadrennial Technology Review.
NREL: Economic potential of renewable power rising fast
“In just four years, thanks to falling renewable energy technology costs, economic potential has more than tripled,” the National Renewable Energy Laboratory says.
Forum Solarpraxis: It's all political for Europe's big two solar powers
Contrasting fortunes for the German and U.K. solar PV markets in 2016 will suppress the European solar landscape as policy changes take effect.
Jordan signs 50 MW PPA agreement
Deal struck between Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Jordan’s National Electric Power Company for a 50 MW solar plant to be located some 80km north of Amman.
World Bank plans $16bn fund to fight African climate change
World Bank will push for investment from development organizations, private partners and governments, while footing $5.7 billion itself to help stem the causes of climate change in Africa.
Sky Solar reaches 242 MW of shovel-ready projects
Hong Kong-based solar firm releases solid third quarter financial report revealing a 1 GW solar park pipeline and year-over-year revenue increase of 17.3%.
India: Punjab state reaches 1.5 GW of allocated solar PV
Punjab’s New and Renewable Energy Minister Bikram Singh Majithia confirms that the state now has projects amounting to 1,550 MW at various stages of development; a 172-fold increase in just three years.
Ireland's solar landscape could reach 3.7 GW by 2030, says report
Report produced by KPMG and commissioned by the Irish Solar Energy Association foresees a potential nationwide solar sector reaching 3.7 GW by 2030 with just EUR 670 million of support.
Brazil predicts 4.5 GW of installations through expanded net metering rules
A virtual net metering policy has been introduced and the project size cap has been increased to 5 MW. Under the new rules Brazil’s ANEEL expects 4.5 GW of renewable energy installations by 2024.
