Ireland emerges as Europe’s storage lab
A recent presentation at the European Union-funded Grid and Storage workshop in London showcased why Ireland has emerged as Europe’s energy storage lab, and might soon comprise an active storage market.
Huawei edges out SMA as leading global inverter by shipments, finds GTM Research study
The Chinese giant shipped the most inverters in 2015 in terms of MWac, pushing SMA into third place behind Sungrow; positions switched in terms of revenue, with SMA holding on to top spot despite pressure from Huawei and Sungrow.
London: Europe’s next wave of solar needs to be smart
Solar power is at the forefront of a smarter energy sector, but to enable a new wave of PV installations in Europe, solar needs new regulatory frameworks that value flexibility, says the Smart Energy UK and Europe conference in London.
UK awards £40 million in funding to boost EVs
The U.K. government has awarded £40 million to four British cities to support the spread of electrical and low-emission vehicles. Supported projects include car-charging street lighting and zones offering free parking and traffic priority to plug-in and low-emission cars. The initiative is seen as another step towards the smart energy revolution.
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.
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?
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.
Greece’s new government: new energy policy?
With Greece forming a new government, will the country at last engage with the serious reforms it needs to keep it afloat? And will the energy sector embrace groundbreaking technological change?
What next for Greece’s energy sector?
After weeks of tremendous uncertainty, a Euro Summit on Sunday led to an agreement that allows Greece and its Eurozone creditors to start negotiations for a new loan. What does the deal mean for Greece’s energy system, and how will renewable energies be affected?
