India: TANGEDCO proposes severe net metering cut
The Tamil Nadu utility is planning to slash its net metering tariff from INR 6.63 – 7.23/kWh to potentially as little as INR 2.20/kWh in response to recent record-low tariffs in the state and as a means to increase uptake of rooftop solar.
Nicaragua to introduce net metering scheme for distributed generation
While the grid operator Enatrel conducts a feasibility study for solar distributed generation projects, the president Daniel Ortega urges the Parliament to approve the reform of the energy system which will introduce net metering for PV.
Ontario improves rules for net metering
Under the new rules, which will come into force on July 1, the size limit of 500 kW for power generators installed under the scheme will be removed.
Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador launches net metering
Renewable energy power generators installed under the scheme will sell power surplus to local utilities Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power starting from July 2017.
Indian state of Haryana exempts solar components from VAT
The move by the Haryana government seen as clear support of solar industry, designed to lower the financial barriers for renewable energy in the Northern Indian state.
Ukrainian government reports growing interest for solar under net metering
Around 3.4 MW of PV systems were installed in Ukraine under its net metering scheme in the first quarter of this year. The scheme was introduced by the Ukrainian government in 2015.
Greece applies virtual net metering
Greece’s environment and energy minister has approved the country’s virtual net metering provisions. This is a policy step towards the right direction, however it is not expected to have a significant effect on Greece’s PV installations any time soon.
EU energy regulators call on Brussels to remove net metering and priority dispatch for new RES from Winter Package
ACER and CEER have asked the European Commission to take a more market-oriented approach for the Clean Energy Package 2020-2030. The two organizations called on Brussels to remove priority dispatch for existing renewables and to avoid net metering.
Hungary supports net metering PV projects up to 50 kW with 0% loans
The Hungarian Development Bank started a subsidized loan program for renewable energy and energy efficiency in late April. The €350 million program will run through to 2022.
Brazil: over 10,000 PV systems are now installed under net metering
The combined capacity of these installations has reached approximately 78 MW. The state with the highest number of PV systems under net metering is Minas Gerais.
