Greece: New bill aims to cut PV red tape
A new bill has been brought to the Greek parliament, aimed at speeding up so-called “fast track” strategic investments, including for photovoltaic projects. The goal is to reduce red tape and increase flexibility. Financing concerns still remain, however.
Greece prepares for more retroactive PV cuts
Greeces Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (YPEKA) is expected to introduce retroactive photovoltaic feed-in tariff cuts to parliament. The goal is to reduce the burgeoning RES Fund deficit, which is forecast to almost triple by the end of 2014 on the back of significant photovoltaic growth.
Mexico reaches 14 MW of PV installations
Mexico has reported a cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity of 14 MW almost double that of 2011. Growth is projected to continue on the same trajectory this year.
Greece: Tender announced for 50 MW PV park
PPC Renewables has announced three tenders for a 50 MW photovoltaic project in Greece. If the park is completed by this October, it will secure a tariff of 0.392/kWh.
Greece: PV success amid great challenges
The Greek photovoltaic market was worth around 523 million in 2012 over double that of 2011 according to a recent report published by Greek consultancy Stochasis Management Ltd. The figure corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 196.8% for the years 2009 to 2012.
Cyprus issues licenses for 23 PV parks
The Cypriot Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism has announced the results of its online tender with regards to the licensing of photovoltaic parks in the Republic of Cyprus.
Mitsubishi to install 95 MW of PV in Japan
Mitsubishi has announced plans to build three photovoltaic power plants in Japan with a total capacity of 95 MW.
France reports 66.7% increase in solar power generation
According to the 2012 French Electricity Report published last week by France’s transmission system operator Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE), photovoltaic systems generated 4 TWh lat year. This figure corresponds to a 66.7% increase in solar power output compared to 2011.
Updated PV GRID platform provides comparisons for European PV installations
The PV GRID platform launched its national updates on 16 European countries’ frameworks for installing photovoltaic systems, providing a wealth of information on photovoltaic installations progress and barriers in Europe.
Greece: 48 of Thessaloniki’s schools go solar
The Municipality of Thessaloniki, the second biggest city in Greece, announced recently that it will install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of a total 50 municipal buildings. 48 of these are public schools.
