Energyra to build solar module factory in the Netherlands
The manufacturing facility will have an initial capacity of 100 MW and will produce both mono and polycrystalline modules.
Amsterdam launches rebate program for community solar
Solar rebates will range from €5,000 to €30,000, depending on the project size.
Netherlands to extend net metering to 2023
The net metering scheme, which was set to expire in 2020, has enabled so far the installation of a residential PV capacity of approximately 1.5 GW.
InnoEnergy makes funding for innovation available year-round
Although originally opened for two months between February and April, InnoEnergy’s Investment Round for the year 2017 is now accessible all year round to support innovative solutions that may reshape the future of the energy industry.
Google’s Dutch data center to be fully solar-powered
Search engine giant signs PV supply contract with Eneco, a Dutch energy provider for the supply of power from a 30 MW solar park from where the power will be purchased.
Quick Q&A: a new approach for solar-powered windows
Ferdinand Grapperhaus, CEO of PowerWindow developer Physee, discusses the company’s innovative approach to bringing more solar power into the home and C&I buildings.
Photon Energy is developing a 316 MW PV power plant in Australia
The 590-ha-project is currently undergoing several studies and procedures. Yet it is not clear when construction of the power plant will begin nor whether Photon Energy oversees installation of the panels.
Buzz Lightyear: first solar-powered family car hits the market
The Lightyear One, developed by Dutch startup Lightyear, is now available for general sale at a retail price of €119,000. Company hopes to secure 200 orders by end of year.
Dutch firm Solarclarity opens Energy Management Experience Centre
With the solar energy sector 2.0. in its sight, the Dutch PV distributer’s Energy Management Experience Centre will seek to offer energy management solutions to balance out electricity generation and consumption.
Netherlands’ DSM develops new sand-resistant solar glass
The Dutch specialty group believes its sand-resistant coating for solar panels will be particularly suitable for desert areas. The new technology is currently being tested at a solar plant in China’s Gobi Desert.
