Denmark

A 250 kW PV system will provide around 4% of the bridge’s energy needs. The project may be expanded to 700 kW.

The introduction of similar auctions was proposed by the government in the summer, and backed by the Danish People’s Party in September.

The new incentive scheme is capped at 35 MW and is expected to grant a special tariff ranging from $0.10 to $0.12 per kWh.

Danish government and People’s Party agree to allow solar and onshore wind projects to compete on equal terms in tender auctions over next two years.

The Danish clean energy developer has secured a €33m loan from the Danish Green Investment Fund to construct the plant, which will become the country’s third-largest.

The Danish renewable energy developer partners with the Indian solar energy company for the supply of solar modules, as well as China’s Huawei for the its inverter solutions.

Given increasing activity in the solar PV sector in Africa, a critical question has emerged: should African states aim for competitive tenders or negotiated deals? This question was among those discussed at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) that took place last week in Copenhagen, Denmark.

A working roundtable discussion on the USA’s commercial partnership with Africa depicts the changes in the American agency in the Trump administration era.

A panel discussion at the Africa Energy Forum concerning Ethiopia’s energy sector presented the country’s energy plan for the next five years, including solar energy. Positive and long awaited news has emerged.

The government said the tax is expected to reduce budget expense from DKK 4.9 billion to DKK 3.7 billion, and to slow faster than expected development of solar.