Hungarian PV market sees robust growth
Hungary’s solar market could see its largest growth ever in 2017. Although the country’s FIT scheme was closed in mid-2016, 2 GW of projects approved under the program could still potentially be installed over the next two years.
Storage is becoming more attractive in German power market
Video interview: Dirk Uwe Sauer, Professor of storage system technologies at RWTH Aachen, speaks about the future of batteries at the Energy Storage Europe 2017
India: Vikram Solar brings 130 MW of PV online in Rajasthan
The project, comprising two 65 MW solar farms at Bhadla, Rajasthan, has been built by Vikram Solar for India’s National Thermal Power Corporation. Azure Power, meanwhile, wins tender to develop 46 MW of rooftop solar for Indian Railways.
Eneco acquires Eni Belgium, plans more investments in solar and wind
The Dutch power provider has acquired Belgian utility Eni Belgium and a larger share in Belgium’s power market. The company said that it will now invest in new power production in the country, especially in solar and wind.
Romania removes 12-month expiry date for green certificates
The Romanian government has approved a new measure to eliminate the validity period of 12 months for the green certificates. The certificates will now be valid until the end of the support scheme in 2032 and will be taxed upon sale, not upon registration.
Turkey publishes antidumping fee and list for China-based PV manufacturers
A months-long investigation into price dumping in Turkey has concluded, with the Turkish government announcing a list of China-based PV manufacturers who will be subject to antidumping fees for PV imports.
ADB extends $175 million loan to India’s PGCIL
India’s burgeoning renewable energy capacity is set to receive a boost in the form of a $175 million loan.
Morocco starts construction on 70 MW Noor Ouarzazate IV PV plant
The project is the fourth and final phase of the 580 MW Ouarzazate solar complex and part of the 170 MW Noor PV I Program for the development of solar PV. The plant is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2018
British firm develops Brexit solar panel that harvests only UK sun
The two-facial module can be angled to ensure Brexit-supporting homeowners only harvest solar energy intended for the British Isles. 350 watt and ‘actual power’ versions available.
Phoenix Solar reports first profit since 2010
The German system integrator saw its turnover grow significantly last year. For 2017, the company expects a further improvement.
