Jordan’s next round of large-scale project applications set to begin
The Jordanian government is accepting proposals for large-scale solar and wind projects. The country’s solar PV market, focused primarily on utility-scale projects larger than 1 MW, is expecting modest growth.
Scottish solar pyramid nominated for Solar Power Portal Award
Innovative solar system installed on a pyramid-shaped office building by the U.K.’s Sustainable Renewable Technologies (SRT) earns nomination for “Most Innovative System Design” in the Solar Power Portal Award.
French PV industry demands urgent action to boost solar sector
Enerplan, the French union of solar energy professionals, is asking the French government to adopt new measures to revive the domestic solar sector following the recent publication of disappointing results.
Xcel to boost renewables in Colorado, including 170 MW of solar
The energy company is eager to expand renewable energy resources in the U.S. state and is proposing 170 MW of solar power, 450 MW of new wind power and 317 MW of natural gas generation.
Spanish energy regulator blasts government proposals
Spain’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has warned of negative consequences from government-proposed legislation, saying the process “failed to guarantee the effective participation of the different stakeholders involved.”
U.S. solar industry expands 15% in second quarter, but growth leveling off
Although U.S. solar projects increased by 832 MW in the second quarter of 2013, there has been a tangible slowdown in growth, according to new figures released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Brazil welcomes solar to major energy auction
In a big win for PV producers in Brazil, the country’s energy minister has pushed through a new decree allowing solar in the upcoming A-5 auction for electricity from new energy plants that will go online in 2018.
Financing closed for 100 MW project in Chile
Photovoltaic developer SunEdison has closed a $212.5 million deal for a 100 MW solar project in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The plant is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.
Interview: the benefits of tougher certification standards, increased market surveillance
Jörg Althaus, business field manager for solar energy at TÜV Rheinland, discusses how unannounced factory inspections and market surveillance may make a difference as the focus on PV power plant and component quality increases.
Cyprus aims for 60,000 residential net metering installations by 2016
Applications for the Cypriot net metering program are now open. Cyprus’ installed solar PV capacity, currently at 25 MW, is expected to grow fivefold within the next two years.
