Ireland’s energy storage potential
There is a lot of talk and action regarding energy storage in Europe and the sector is actively discussing which national market will emerge most strongly. A seldom discussed but very strong case can be made for Ireland.
Forum Solarpraxis: From energy decentralization to digitization
The energy sector has undergone huge changes over the last years, mainly due to the decentralization of energy systems and the increasing role of renewables. While the sector’s defining characteristics continue to shift, a new trend has emerged: the digitization of energy. What it is, and who will benefit the most was discussed at this year’s Forum Solarpraxis.
Jordan signs 50 MW PPA agreement
Deal struck between Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Jordan’s National Electric Power Company for a 50 MW solar plant to be located some 80km north of Amman.
UK solar and energy storage: Market enters new phase
The British Photovoltaic Association has published a new report detailing the transition to a new kind of residential PV market. What role is energy storage playing in it?
Jordan to upgrade its network; accommodate more renewables
The European Investment Bank and Frances government have recently approved loans to Jordan for the construction of two new electricity transmission lines and the upgrade of older ones. The project aims to reinforce the grid in order to accommodate a larger number of renewable energy projects.
Greece begins second round of net metering applications
Greece is set to begin accepting applications for net metering systems to connect to the medium voltage electricity grid. Will this new approach lead to an uptick in new PV installations?
STA drafts one-pound-plan to save UK FIT
The U.K.’s Solar Trade Association has prepared an emergency plan to save the country’s feed-in tariffs at meaningful levels. A brief of the plan has now been presented and full details are expected to be released tomorrow.
Octopus Investments sells GBP 400 million of UK solar PV projects
The Royal Bank of Scotland and Investec Bank have closed the syndication of a GBP 400 million acquisition facility used to purchase a portfolio of 522 MW of solar PV projects located in the south east and west of the U.K.
Cornwall experiments with ‘sunshine tariff’ as possible alternative for UK solar
A grassroots project in Cornwall, England, is examining ways to implement a special, so-called “sunshine tariff.” The project, although small in scale, could provide the template for the solar business models of the new era of zero subsidies.
UK solar: Should it stay or should it go?
Local developers at the Solar Energy U.K. trade fair are feeling the heat as the British government winds down its solar incentives. Industry insiders predict a wave of consolidation as the U.K.’s solar pie continues to shrink.
