Second register for photovoltaic systems in Italy also not exhausted
Italy’s network authority GSE has published the results for the invitations to tender for the second round of Conto Energia 5 sooner than expected. And as in the case of the first register the available capacity has not been fully exhausted; only 58 million of the 70 million available were requested.
EU renewables target on track but needs 200 billion more
The EU is on track to meet its target of generating 20% of its energy from renewables by 2020 but member states Latvia and Malta have been named and shamed as underperforming in the European Commission’s latest progress report.
Indian coal giant investing in PV
India largest coal miner, Coal India Limited, is reported to be preparing to develop a 2 MW solar project in Odisha as part of a stated aim to diversify into renewable energy.
Lightsource acquires 6.5 MW UK farm site
Renewables company Lightsource Renewable Energy acquires 6.3 MW Solarcentury PV park.
SMA announces both dividend and layoffs
The management board of the inverter manufacturer for photovoltaic systems is still unable to rule out a loss for the current financial year. Thus there will presumably be further layoffs at SMA.
University of Cyprus will lead EU net metering research
The University of Cyprus has announced plans for a second, 10 to 13 MW, solar park and revealed it will lead a 1.3 million research program into the adoption of net metering across the EU.
EC aims for investment pact with China
The European Commission has proposed its member states open talks on an investment agreement with China despite the ongoing anti-dumping investigations between both parties.
Aleo Solar starts talks with potential investors
Aleo Solar AG announced today it was currently holding initial talks with potential investors to sell Bosch’s majority stake of the German photovoltaic manufacturer.
Russia aims for 6 GW of renewables capacity by 2020
The Russian government has reportedly signed a decree aiming for 6 GW of new renewables generation capacity as it aims to generate 2.5% of its energy needs from renewables by 2020.
