Netherlands: Anti-soiling coating for extra PV power boost, finds DSM
The Dutch materials specialists have conducted new field tests in China that show how its new anti-soiling coating can keep solar panels cleaner for longer, resulting in additional yield on solar modules.
European Commission releases dataset of solar generation time series
In order to help policymakers come up with an energy framework that would better reflect the solar power generation potential across Europe, the European Commission’s science and knowledge service Joint Research Center (JRC) has produced a dataset of solar energy production at national, regional and local level, by the hour for the last 30 years, based on the existing PV fleet at the end of 2015.
Ireland to support large-scale solar and renewables through competitive auctions
The Irish government has now launched a public consultation on the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS), which is expected help realize the plan of covering around 40% of the country’s power demand with renewables by 2030. Micro-generation was not included in the scheme.
Ireland welcomes 420 kW rooftop solar array, largest in country
The Dublin headquarters of Butlers Chocolate is now home to the largest Solar PV rooftop installation in Ireland. Hanwha Q Cells supplied and installed the modules.
Kazatomprom launches tender for sale of solar manufacturing units
The Kazakh state-owned national atomic energy company will start receiving bids for the acquisition of its three solar manufacturing subsidiaries on September 8. Purchase price was set at around $14 million.
Better Energy to build 51 MW solar farm in Denmark
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.
UK solar energy market expands further after investment by Dutch firm
Dutch company Maas Capital to invest £160 Million into U.K. social solar scheme that aims to to help low income areas.
France registers 233 MW of new PV capacity in first half of 2017
The country’s cumulative installed PV power reached 7.4 GW as of the end of June. Around 115 of the newly installed capacity for the six months of this year come from installations exceeding 250 kW.
Netherlands allocates 2.3 GW of solar in spring round of SDE+ program for large-scale renewables
Overall, the Dutch government allocated 3.2 GW of renewable energy generation capacity through the latest round of the program, which is open to solar and clean energy projects larger in size than 15 kW.
Sweden allocates additional funds for solar rebates
A further 200 million SEK will be allocated for 2017, while another 525 million SEK will be provided in 2018. The funds will be used to support residential and commercial rooftop solar.
