West Virginia governor approves previously vetoed net metering bill
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Thursday approved a bill to rewrite net energy metering rules for on-site distributed solar generation in the state after he vetoed virtually the same proposal two weeks earlier.
Off-grid weekly digest
pv magazine’s weekly round-up examines the latest news from the globla off-grid sector.
BBOXX announces Series B funding, continues off-grid gold rush
The DOEN Foundation and Bamboo Finance will focus on off-grid projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scatec Solar to invest $300 million in Egypt for up to 200 MW of solar
The Norwegian solar power producer is currently developing a 50 MW PV project in the country, where the government is looking to install 2.3 GW of solar power in the next two years.
Jordan launches plan to install solar on 6,000 mosques
The Jordanian government introduced net-metering regulations in 2012 that allow PV owners to sell solar power at a rate of nearly $0.18 per kilowatt hour. The country’s mosques are expected to see huge savings and even solar revenues from the project.
EU to raise minimum import price for Chinese solar modules
A year after lowering the minimum import price, the European Commission is set to increase it back to its original level. The weak euro is one major reason for the move.
Lark Energy given belated go-ahead for 24 MW UK solar farm
Two years after the application was first submitted, planning permission now granted for solar farm following minister’s change of heart.
Solar and storage top US utilities' wish-list, says BNEF
Organizations and utilities keen on developing a renewable energy footprint overwhelmingly opt for solar PV and smart storage facilities, finds Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Graphene solar could be a game-changer
Canadian company says UCLA graphene supercapacitor will enable generation, transfer and storage of solar energy in one device. Technology would also boast superfast charging in product free of toxic metals.
UK: Council to install 2,000 residential rooftops
British-made modules to be included in Kirklees solar scheme. Commitment could see other councils turn to solar despite fiscal squeeze from central government.
