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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes in Spanish important news that has occurred in the last 7 days and published on the groups different portals.
Kosovo opens subsidy scheme for solar thermal systems
Domestic consumers in Kosovo can now apply for a subsidy to install a solar system to heat domestic water. Applications for the first of the two stages are open until August 31.
Azerbaijan gives the green light to 760 MW of solar energy
Azerbaijan has approved the construction of two new solar plants totaling 760 MW in the southeast of the country. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. (Masdar) will oversee the development of the projects.
Bangladesh jute producers switch to solar energy
Bangladeshs state-owned Infrastructure Development Co. Ltd. (IDCOL) is providing loans to several jute producers and textile manufacturers to deploy 40 MW of rooftop photovoltaic systems.
Switzerlands solar installations reached 602 MW in January-April
Switzerland installed 602 MW of solar power in the first four months of the year, bringing its total installed PV capacity to around 6.8 GW at the end of April.
Renewable energies account for almost 60% of electricity generation in Germany in the first quarter.
In contrast to the same period last year, electricity generation from renewable energy increased by 11.6 percent and that from conventional power plants It fell by 25.4 percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In addition, electricity imports increased and exports decreased.
India needs investment of $385 billion to meet its renewable energy target
According to Moodys, India needs between $190 billion and $215 billion for renewable energy capacity addition and another $150 billion to $170 billion for transmission and distribution with in order to meet its renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030.
Funding round opens for off-grid solar in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is offering grants of between $10,000 and $250,000 in the second round of funding for the Regional Access to Access Project Off-Grid Electricity (ROGEAP) to develop off-grid solar energy in 13 countries in West Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The application deadline is June 23.
UK nears 16GW of installed solar capacity
The latest government installation figures reveal a slower start to the year for the UK, with small-scale installations accounting for the majority of additions. As the UK general election approaches, the industry is calling on the next government to act quickly on issues hampering capacity expansion.
Solar modules deployed in France in 1992 still provide 75.9% of the original power output
New tests carried out on Frances oldest photovoltaic system have shown that its solar modules can still provide performance values ??in line with what was promised by the manufacturers. |
