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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.
Austria adds 500 MW of PV in first quarter
The Austrian Federal Photovoltaic Energy Association (PV Austria) says the nation added 500 MW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, driven by investments in private rooftop PV systems that benefit from an exemption from value added tax (VAT).
Jordan launches tender for solar energy systems
The Jordanian government has launched a tender for 3 kW solar energy systems for the homes of beneficiaries of the National Relief Fund. The deadline for applications is July 4.
Warehouse rooftop solar and batteries could unlock 28GW in Australia
Nexa Advisory says the slow adoption of rooftop solar and battery storage by businesses in the Australian state of New South Wales points to a lost opportunity of 7 GW and 28 GW nationally.
Indias SJVN allocates 1.5 GW of wind and solar energy at $0.041/kWh
SJVN has allocated 1.5 GW of wind and solar energy at $0.041/kWh. The winning developers will establish hybrid wind-solar projects on the basis of building, owning and operating under 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Indonesia targets more than 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
Indonesias Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Institute for Jakarta-based Essential Services Reform predicts that rooftop solar will be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolition of net metering earlier this year.
Philippines inaugurates the largest solar-powered irrigation system in the country
Philippine authorities have inaugurated the largest solar-powered irrigation system in the country, with more than 1,000 solar panels and two submersible pumps. The system benefits more than 200 farmers and is the first of its kind to be built over an irrigation canal, preserving cropland.
Austria offers incentives for photovoltaic systems over 35 kW with European modules
The Austrian government has introduced incentives for photovoltaic systems over 35 kW that have modules manufactured in Europe. The measure aims to create new jobs and support the energy transition, offering a 20% higher subsidy for eligible projects.
Solar plant under construction at Dublin Airport
Irish renewable energy developer Enerpower has begun construction of a 9 MW solar plant at Dublin Airport. The project is expected to generate more than 10% of the airports electricity needs once it is completed.
Italys cumulative installed renewable energy capacity will be 162.7 GW by 2035
GlobalData explains that Italy should focus on increasing its renewable energy capacity to decrease exposure to foreign energy sources.
The Swiss say yes to renewable energies
The electricity law was approved by 68.7% of the Swiss population on Sunday, June 9. The text paves the way for the obligation to solarize buildings and the strengthening of local electrical communities and collective self-consumption. According to estimates by the Swissolar association, photovoltaics should provide 45 TWh of annual production in 2050, covering 50% of the countrys electricity consumption, compared to 10% today. |
