Clean Energy Live: UK energy minister gives no clues where UK energy is heading
The U.K.’s energy minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe disappointed yesterday when addressing the Clean Energy Live show that is taking place in Birmingham, England. Apart from the usual political jargon, her speech offered no clues of ways that the British government plans to help solar industry growth in the time of zero subsidies.
Clean Energy Live: where is UK solar growth going to come from?
The U.K.’s Clean Energy Live show kicked off in Birmingham on Tuesday, taking a holistic approach to the country’s energy issues. The show nevertheless examined those sectors that adding new PV installations in the U.K. today, and set to do so in the forthcoming years.
Turkey to launch new 1 GW solar tender by the end of the year
Turkey’s energy minister announced a new solar tender to be launched by the end of the year. Initial information gives some clues as to what this tender might include.
Israel: New 1GW PV tender on the horizon
It’s fair to say that, overall, renewable energy development has been disappointing in Israel, however, the tide appears to be shifting. To announce this new momentum, in the coming weeks a new wave of PV installations is expected to be announced.
Egypt and the EBRD join forces to boost MENA PV
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Egypt-based Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) join forces to promote renewable energy in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region. This collaboration comes at a time where PV in Northern Africa appears to be waking up and could prove highly lucrative.
Greece’s net metering: success or failure?
Greece has published its latest net metering statistics. Where does that leave the country’s net metering PV market today, and what are the immediate business drivers?
Russia: 1.56 GW of solar PV by 2020
The forum for renewable energy in Russia and Greece that took place at the international trade show in Thessaloniki, Greece, highlighted Russia’s commitment to 1.56 GW of solar PV installations by 2020. What are the mechanics of this growth?
Morocco aims to equip 600 mosques with PV; solar feed in regulations draw close
A collaboration between Moroccan and German institutions will lead to the energy upgrade of 600 mosques in Morocco. The facilities will be equipped with with LED lighting, photovoltaic systems, and solar water heaters. While it has been a long time coming, signs are appearing that the Moroccan government will finally put in place regulations that will allow for a tariff to be paid for rooftop solar electricity fed into the grid.
Philae’s comet location revealed while Rosetta’s PV prepares for last adventure
The European Space Agency (ESA) has tracked down Philae, Rosetta’s spacecraft probe, resting in a dark crack on Comet 67P. The news bears great scientific significance for ESA as well as a certain emotional value for PV fans who have watched the Rosetta mission being entirely powered by the sun for about twelve years.
Indonesia receives green policy support
The Government of Indonesia and the Global Green Growth Institute launched the second phase of a green growth program this week, which aims to assist Indonesia’s central and regional governments to adopt and implement green policies. This is a vital development for a country that has great renewable energy potential, but has shown little institutional capacity to develop it.
