Solar Stifles Wind In German Renewable Energy Tender, May Repeat Soon In Greece
What it you held a renewable energy auction and nobody from the wind energy industry showed up? That’s what happened in Germany last week.
What it you held a renewable energy auction and nobody from the wind energy industry showed up? That’s what happened in Germany last week.
The economically troubled Southern European country of Greece now has a “generous” net metering scheme for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 500 kW in size, thanks to recently introduced legislation intended to spur development there. The new legislation — signed by the country’s deputy minister of environment, energy, and … [continued]
Upsolar, a well known global solar manufacturer, and Greek company RSEnergy are teaming up on a 2 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Igoumenitsa, in Northwestern Greece. The new deal adds to Upsolar’s 55MW of solar energy located within the country since 2010. An Upsolar official is very keen they … [continued]
Greece is confident that its considerable green energy goals and roadmap will lead it out of its economic troubles. Those plans, which include a €20-billion solar power initiative, are also supposed to lead it to 100% green electricity by 2050. Greece Wants to Become Major Solar Energy Player Lucas … [continued]