Romania simplifies grid-connection process for distributed solar
The Romanian government has decided to make it easier to connect rooftop PV systems to the grid. The new rules, which will go into force soon, could spur the development of solar arrays under the country’s net metering regime.
California to cut solar net-metering payments by 75%
A vote is expected mid-December on a regulatory change that could severely dampen the value of new residential rooftop solar installations in California.
It’s time to combat utility opposition to solar
As part of Aurora Solar’s Empower 2022 online solar summit, Bernadette Del Chiaro, from the California Solar & Storage Association, will moderate a talk about electric utilities and how they have abused their monopoly position to discriminate against solar in the US. Here, she gives pv magazine a taste of the presentation.
Pakistani regulator to raise payments for net-metered households
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has concluded a public consultation on a proposed amendment to 2015 regulations for distributed generation and net metering. It will raise the price paid by net-metered households to inject excess electricity into the grid from PKR 19.32 ($0.089)/kWh to PKR 9/kWh.
Dutch government asks energy suppliers to adjust billing practices for net metering
Rob Jetten, the Dutch energy minister, said the nation’s energy suppliers should implement billing practices for net-metered solar on a yearly basis, and not on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pakistani regulator clarifies net metering proposal
A consultation about raising the level of payments made for excess household electricity injected into the grid appears to have prompted fears it could raise solar power prices across the board.
Eneco to slash net-metering tariffs, Dutch consumer association asks for minimum threshold
Dutch energy suppliers are arbitrarily setting net-metering tariffs for solar installations by taking advantage of a legal vacuum. However, Dutch PV analyst Peter Segaar says that current tariffs remain attractive.
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.
Kenya defines net-metering rules for solar
Kenya’s new net-metering regulations will apply to PV systems up to 1 MW in size.
