Turkey to introduce net metering scheme for residential PV
The new rules are expected to come into force in the first half of this year. PV systems ranging in size from 3 kW to 10 kW will be entitled to have access to the scheme.
Nicaragua’s new net metering regulations come into force
The new rules, now published in the country’s official journal, will enable owners of PV and renewable energy power generators to sell excess power to the local distributors.
Pakistan updates net metering scheme, unveils clean energy investment program
Pakistan has updated its 2015 net metering scheme to make it more user friendly. The Government of Punjab, meanwhile, has unveiled a new Access to Clean Energy Investment Program, aimed at installing over 20,000 solar PV rooftop systems.
Austria sets 2018 FIT for PV systems up to 200 kW
Owners of residential solar PV systems in Austria will receive €0.0791 per kWh for power surplus in 2018.
Argentina: New distributed generation provisions come into force
The publication of the law in Argentina’s Official Journal marks the entry into force of the new rules for the distributed generation of renewable energy sources under net metering.
Romania to introduce net metering for solar up to 100 kW
Net metering contracts will have to be signed with the four local power distributors. The new rules will come into force after their publication in the Romanian official journal.
Brazil: Distributed solar generation reaches 150 MW
Overall, Brazil’s total distributed renewable energy generation has topped 200 MW.
Gibraltar introduces net metering
An amendment in the Gibraltar Electricity Authority Act will now make it possible to inject renewable energy power produced by residential customers into the local grid.
Lithuania raises net metering size limit for businesses and farmers
Prior to the introduction of the new provisions, only public institutions were entitled to install PV systems between 10 and 100 kW. The 10 kW limit will remain for private citizens, however.
Argentina grants final approval for new distributed generation law
Under the new rules, which are expected to come into force in the first quarter of 2018, owners of residential and commercial PV systems will be allowed to sell excess power to the grid under a net metering mechanism.
