Italia Solare: Over 1 GW New PV Deployed in Italy During Q1/2023 Including 386 MW in March
Italia Solare says Italy exited Q1/2023 having installed 1.058 GW new PV capacity. Systems under 12 kW size led installations with 569 MW capacity.
Bundesnetzagentur Records Close to 4 GW New PV Deployments in 4M/2023, Including 1 GW+ in March
Germany has reported 3.71 GW of new solar PV installations during 4M/2023. It includes 1.067 GW installed in March and 881 MW added in the month of April.
US President Vetoes Congress’ Attempts to Repeal Solar Tariff Moratorium; Industry Rejoices
US President has vetoed the attempts to repeal of his solar tariff moratorium by Congress. The moratorium won’t be expanded beyond June 2024 as announced.
Solar Energy Group Europe Breaks Ground on 150 MW Agrivoltaic Facility in Gjakova City
Solar Energy Group Europe (SEGE) has started construction of a 150 MW DC/136 MW AC agrivoltaic farm in Kosovo’s Gjakova city.
US Treasury Department Offers up to 10% Domestic Content Bonus To Clean Energy Projects Under IRA
US government has released guidance on domestic content bonus of up to 10% for clean energy projects and facilities under IRA to boost local manufacturing.
European Energy’s EE North America Divests Stake in 350 MW PV Project & More From Solarcycle, Matrix
EE North America sells its 350 MW solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Read on for more North America PV news.
Holsolis Consortium To Roll Out 10 Million TOPCon Solar Panels in France’s Moselle From 2025 Onward
Holosolis consortium will build a 5 GW module fab in France’s Moselle region. It will produce 10 million TOPCon panels annually starting from 2025.
Serbia To Seek Strategic Partner To Implement 1 GW AC Solar & 200 MW Storage for State Utility EPS
Serbia wants a strategic partner to help build 1 GW AC solar and 200 MW/400 MWh storage capacity, which to be realized in the form of 5 or more projects.
8.7 MW DC Solar PV Project Worth €6.9 Million Commissioned by HEP With Bigger Ones To Follow
HEP Croatia has announced the commissioning of the country’s largest solar PV project with 8.7 MW DC/7.35 MW AC capacity in Zadar County for €6.9 million.
O&L Nexentury Secures Approval for 15 MW Floating PV Project on Active Gravel Pit in Karlsruhe
O&L Nexentury Group will develop what it terms will be the largest floating solar PV plant in Germany with 15 MW capacity on a gravel pit lake.
Italian Council of Ministers Approve 594 MW Solar PV Capacity To Come Up on Agricultural Land
Italy’s Council of Ministers have cleared EIA for 13 agrivoltaic projects. These will be spread across municipalities in the Apulia and Basilicata regions.
With 70 MW PV Deployed in 4M/2023, Norway Added Nearly Half of Total 2023 Installations
Norway installed 152.7 MW new solar PV capacity in 2022, according to government data. During 4M/2023, its solar additions amounted to 70 MW.
European Union Can Recoup Most Additional Investment on Renewables Over Next 30 Years, Says Oxford
Oxford Sustainable Finance Group says it is possible for the EU to replace Russian natural gas for power and heat by 2028.
Germany Targets 11 GW Annual Installations for Ground Mounted & Rooftop PV Each From 2026
BMWK has released a revised PV strategy for Germany. It includes 11 GW annual installation target for ground mounted and rooftop PV each from 2026 onward.
Axpo’s 10 MW Alpine Solar Plant for Mountain Railway in Switzerland’s Disentis Ski Area
Axpo will build a 10 MW solar power plant in Disentis ski area to power mountain railway. Construction is scheduled to kickstart in the spring of 2024.