Autumn Statement: UK increases funding to EVs, solar again left in shade
The UK’s Chancellor announced yesterday extra funding to electric vehicles (EVs), but overall failed to convince that the government has a low-carbon growth plan that includes solar.
Turkey: a new wave of solar PV deployment?
Turkey recently installed its largest PV project; the first of 600 MW of solar farms that have been tendered in the country. But does this mean that those 600 MW of solar PV will actually be installed in Turkey?
EMEX 2016: UK solar’s ever-shifting tides
Despite the gloom stemming from the UK’s decision to scrap subsidies for large-scale solar and back nuclear energy, there are signs at London’s EMEX 2016 show that the domestic solar sector is fighting back.
France awards 80 MW of rooftop PV projects
The French Ministry of Energy, Ecology and Sustainable Development has announced the winners of a tender concerning the installation of 80 MW of rooftop PV projects. Winning projects will receive on average a generation tariff of EUR 131.25 per MWh.
France starts construction of first 1km of solar roadway
French energy minister Ségolène Royal inaugurated on Monday the construction of one kilometer of solar road in France’s northwestern department Orne.
Masdar signs PPA with Jordan’s NEPCO for 200 MW solar plant
The UAE-based clean energy developer has agreed a PPA deal for its 200 MW PV plant in Jordan with the Kingdom’s National Electric Power Company.
Greece to tender PV capacity in December
Greece will run its first renewable energy tender on 12 December. It is a pilot tender for a total capacity of at least 40 MW, which is reserved solely for solar PV projects.
Jordan initiates the Green Corridor tender; increases PV target
The week has seen excellent news for solar in Jordan, which has initiated the tender of the vital Green Corridor project and increased its national target for solar PV. pv magazine reports the latest development from Jordan’s capital city Amman.
Solar PV in Ethiopia: A state of flux
Expectations for solar PV in Ethiopia have increased significantly over the last few months, with formal discussions taking place over a PV tender. However, the government’s recent declaration of a state of emergency, which is set to last for six months, might scare already weary investors.
BNEF Summit London: African renewable energy development
Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Autumn 2016 Summit kicked off in London yesterday with African renewable energy development on the agenda. What are the opportunities and obstacles to developing clean power in Africa?
