Germany develops hybrid compensation plant system combined with storage, converter
In the system, the research team combined energy storage with a very powerful converter that can influence the signal flow in the power grid. This should help reduce the number of individual systems that are used for system services and expand the use of storage.
Wales urges UK Government to renew solar, wind support
The Welsh Government, together with a number of local organizations, is calling for the U.K. Government to renew its support for solar and onshore wind development. In addition to reducing costs, it says these industries will help it survive a post-Brexit world.
European PV market expected to grow by 35% in 2018 – GTM Research
European countries such as France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain are all forecast to be gigawatt-scale markets in 2018. Globally, around 606 GW of new PV capacity is forecast to be installed between 2017 and 2022.
EU Energy Committee’s proposal to upgrade 2030 RE target to 35% welcomed
The European Parliament has proposed both an upgraded, binding RE target of 35%, and plans to reduce energy consumption by 40% by 2030. The two resolutions, along with other provisions to remove fees or taxes on self-consumption, now have to be approved in January. SolarPower Europe has welcomed the news, saying the move will boost jobs and investment.
Netherland’s Ballast Nedam expands into large-scale solar business
The Dutch construction group is currently developing four PV plants with a combined capacity of 50 MW in the Netherlands.
Danish Energy Agency releases draft plan for joint wind and solar auctions
The introduction of similar auctions was proposed by the government in the summer, and backed by the Danish People’s Party in September.
Portuguese government backpedals on tax for renewables
The leading party of Portugal’s left-wing government coalition, the Socialist Party, said that the extension of the CESE tax to renewables would have hindered the further development of clean energy across the country.
UK: Greencoat boosts solar portfolio by 75 MW, NI Water unveils £7 million project
In the past seven days, Northern Ireland has seen the sale of a 45 MW solar farm to U.K. investment firm, Greencoat Solar by BayWa; and the unveiling of a £7 million solar project by NI Water.
Portuguese Parliament says renewables are not exempt from tax
The CESE tax, so far paid only by conventional energy companies, will be extended to existing RE power plants under the special tariff regime.
Singulus bags another HJT order
The new order comes from an unspecified customer from China, and includes the shipment of Singulus’ new sputtering system.
