EU Council Formally Adopts Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Boosting Clean Energy Deployment
Revised EPBD mandates solar readiness in EU buildings by 2030, aiming for zero emissions by 2050, promoting clean tech and job growth.
Government & Industry Pledge Support To Improve Conditions for Domestic PV Manufacturing Industry
EU nations & industry unite in European Solar Charter to bolster domestic solar PV manufacturing, ensuring resilient supply chains.
Nelnet Renewable Energy Exits US Residential PV Space & More From Elin Energy, Origis, Nova, SEIA
Nelnet exits residential PV; Elin Energy enters US market; Origis secures $136M; Nova acquires HyFuels; SEIA reassures on solar panel safety.
Chilean Renewable Energy Tender Attracts 5 Economic Bids & More From Recurrent, Mexico, Ecopetrol, Soltec, BFC
Chile’s tender, Brazil project finance, Mexican RE pledge, Ecopetrol’s solar, Soltec’s sale, and BFC’s Bolivian PV investment.
Move on Energy Energizes Shell Energy Europe Contracted 605 MW Solar Park, & Expand It to 650 MW
Germany’s largest solar plant, Witznitz Energy Park, is Europe’s ‘largest’ too. It is online with 605 MW capacity by Move On Energy.
Interior Department Announces 80% Drop in Capacity Fee for Wind & Solar Power Farms
The US Interior Dept. slashes public land energy project fees by 80%, surpassing 25 GW clean energy goal for 2025.
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Bhutan To Deploy EIB’s €150 Million Loan To Install Around 310 MW New PV & Hydropower Capacity
Bhutan, one of the world’s few net carbon-negative countries, diversifying into solar with EIB’s €150M loan for hydropower & solar projects.
VINCI Concessions Adds Rooftop Solar Plant to Toulon Hyères Airport; To Add Another PV Project in 2026
VINCI Concessions launches rooftop solar plant at Toulon Hyères Airport that is now the 1st airport in France to achieve net zero emissions.
SPIE Eyes Rooftop Solar Market With MBG Energy Stake & More From EPS, SolarDuck, Encavis, Better Energy, Albania
SPIE buys MBG Energy, EPS signs solar PPAs in Serbia, SolarDuck certified, Encavis & Better Energy sign PPAs, Albania approves 70.6 MW solar.
Decommissioned Coal Power Station Site in Australia’s New South Wales To Produce Solar Panels
AGL partners with SunDrive to establish solar module manufacturing at Liddell site in NSW, aiming to create jobs & boost domestic PV industry.
EU Approves €1 Billion Greek Scheme for Over 800 MW Large-Scale Solar & Storage Facilities
Greece to invest €1 billion for 813 MW solar PV with storage, benefiting Faethon Project and 309 MW parks, aiming for mid-2025 operation.
Swedish Court Turns Down 128 MW Solar Project, Prompting Developer to Demand Legislative Changes
Swedish court rejects European Energy’s Svedberga Solar Project. Danish company urging legislative changes for large-scale solar ventures.
Canada’s SolarBank Listing on Nasdaq Global Market & More From DoT, Meyer Burger, Alternus, Leeward
SolarBank to list on Nasdaq; US mulling solar tariffs; Meyer Burger raises finance; Alternus/Acadia NY microgrids; Leeward’s project for Verizon.
IEO Counts Around 5 GW New Solar PV Capacity Additions in 2023, Representing 41% Annual Growth
Poland’s solar PV capacity surpasses 17 GW by the end of 2023, marking a 41% annual increase with over 5 GW added last year, says IEO.
More & Enough Space Available for Country To Exploit for Large-Scale Solar & Agrivoltaics
Germany can deploy 287 GW of solar PV on highways, railways, parking lots, & C&I, supporting ambitious targets & minimizing land use conflicts.