Cyprus expands funding for solar net metering
The Cypriot cabinet has approved a proposal by the energy minister to extend the country’s subsidy scheme for net metering and energy-efficiency measures, adding €40 million of funding ($39.8 million) to the program.
Poland’s transition from net metering to net billing
Poland’s micro-installation market is rapidly consolidating as it shifts from net metering to net billing.
Italian solar survey indicates rise of energy storage
Just one professional among 100 interviewed for an annual EUPD Research survey said they had no plans to offer storage products. Almost half the respondents to the German market data company said they offer e-mobility-related technology.
EU member states charging toward unambitious PV targets – SolarPower Europe
The national goals set by European countries two years ago already look hopelessly out of date thanks to the global PV boom. The Euro trade association for the industry has called for ambitions to be radically scaled up in 2023 if the world is to have any chance of capping temperature rises at 1.5C.
Lack of policy hampers energy storage in Cyprus
Although the government last month started offering purchase incentives for residential batteries, a net metering regime which is in place for solar households means there is little to prompt PV owners to splash out more on storage.
Cyprus installs largest rooftop PV under net billing program
The 2.5 MW array will operate under a payment system which guarantees grid operators will not be left out of pocket.
