AS Published on Sunday 4 June 2023 - n° 448 - Categories:European countries
Poland is investing rapidly in photovoltaics
Poland added around 4.7 GW of new photovoltaic capacity in 2022. Installed capacity at the end of 2022 exceeded 12.4 GW of photovoltaic capacity. Distributed installations represent
AS Published on Sunday 4 June 2023 - n° 448 - Categories:European countries
Could there be over-investment in Spanish photovoltaics?
The abundance of investment in solar and wind power creates a risk of over-investment between now and 2030. This could bring prices down to €20 per MWh if investment continues. This would have an effect on PPAs, which would no longer be profitable.
L R AS Published on Sunday 4 June 2023 - n° 448 - Categories:European countries
Dutch inverters lack electromagnetic protection
Most solar inverters in the Netherlands do not comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, posing risks of interference and increasing the threat of piracy, says National Inspectorate
AS Published on Sunday 4 June 2023 - n° 448 - Categories:European countries
New records on European electricity markets
A first in Belgium
Belgian grid operator Elia has announced that solar and wind generation has provided enough electricity to cover the country's entire electricity demand.
L R AS Published on Monday 29 May 2023 - n° 447 - Categories:European countries
At a glance in Europe: installations in Germany and Italy; incentives for municipalities
In brief in Europe: installations in Germany and Italy; incentives for municipalities
In the first four months, solar installations in Germany reached 3.7 GW
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/05/24/german-pv-installations-hit-881-mw-in-april/
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Since the approval of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG) 2021, operators of solar parks have been allowed to offer local municipalities a financial share of the kilowatt-hours fed into the grid. The recently amended EEG 2023 extends this opportunity to new and existing systems.
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In the1st quarter, Italy installed 1 GW of new power plants, bringing installed capacity to 26.1 GW at the end of March.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/05/23/italy-deployed-1-gw-of-new-solar-in-q1/
L R AS Published on Monday 22 May 2023 - n° 446 - Categories:European countries
Production and price differences in Europe in May 2023
In the second week of May, solar PV production in Portugal reached a record maximum hourly value, adding to the record-breaking streak for this technology in Europe in 2023.
On the electricity markets,
L R AS Published on Monday 22 May 2023 - n° 446 - Categories:European countries
The Dutch public agency has allocated 2.8 GW for 2022
In 2022, the last call for tenders issued by RVO, the Dutch public agency that manages the SDE++ programme, allocated 1,051 MW of photovoltaic capacity for commercial and industrial solar systems, and 862 MW
L R AS Published on Sunday 21 May 2023 - n° 446 - Categories:European countries
Spain wants to combat the drought
The Spanish government has approved an investment plan to combat drought and make the most of water resources. The measures
L R AS Published on Monday 8 May 2023 - n° 444 - Categories:French companies, European countries
Engie plans to set up three storage facilities in Belgium
Engie is determined to develop, install and operate storage projects in Belgium in the coming years. Three sites have been selected:
L R AS Published on Monday 8 May 2023 - n° 444 - Categories:various issues around PV, European countries
Next new cycle path trial in Belgium
The Dutch province of North Brabant will deploy a 500-metre-long line of solar bicycles and test their performance over a period of 5 years. The PV system will be integrated into the top layer of asphalt and will comprise 600 solar panels.
L R AS Published on Monday 1 May 2023 - n° 443 - Categories:European countries
Austrian solar energy is running up against supply problems, network problems and human problems!
The Austrian solar association PV Austria has conducted a survey among its members: two-thirds of those questioned expect the order situation to be good or very good this year.
The constraints come from
AS Published on Sunday 23 April 2023 - n° 442 - Categories:European countries
Discount on PV in Belgium
The Flemish authorities have allocated a budget of €3 million for the first round of its solar rebate scheme. The call is open
L R AS Published on Monday 10 April 2023 - n° 440 - Categories:European countries, Middle East
The electricity link between Morocco and Great Britain is progressing
The electricity link between Morocco and Great Britain is moving forward: the British government
L R AS Published on Monday 10 April 2023 - n° 440 - Categories:European countries
Switzerland directs households towards large-scale PV installations
Switzerland will abolish rebates for small residential PV systems (up to 5 kW) from 2024, and will encourage larger projects that use the entire available roof area.
Residential systems
AS Published on Monday 3 April 2023 - n° 439 - Categories:European countries, panels
30% more energy in winter with vertically installed panels in Norway
Installing panels vertically increases energy production compared to rooftop panels during snowy winters in Norway