10 More Cleantech Solutions For Your City
Following up on my initial “10 Cleantech Solutions Your City Should Implement” post, here are 10 more.
Feed In Tariffs
Solar Feed-in Tariffs Jump As Community Retailer Ruffles Big Boys
After years of being wound back to the price of coal, solar feed in tariffs are moving up again – at least in some areas – driven by competition by newly established retailers challenging the incumbent big three.
China’s 2017 Solar Feed-in Tariff Rates Higher Than Anticipated
A long-expected cut to China’s solar Feed-in Tariff rates has been confirmed by Chinese news outlets, which are reporting confirmed rates for the country’s 2017 solar Feed-in Tariffs — though the good news is that the cuts are less than had been anticipated.
China’s National Energy Administration Proposes Solar FiT Cuts For 2017
Various Chinese media outlets are reporting a ‘draft’ and ‘unofficial’ proposal put forward by the country’s National Energy Administration to cut feed-in tariff levels for ground mount and distributed generation solar PV power plants for 2017. The draft version of the proposed modifications for the country’s feed-in tariff (FiT) levels … [continued]
Victoria’s Pricing Regulator Delivers Small Win For State’s Rooftop Solar
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Victoria’s pricing regulator has come down on the side of the state’s solar households in its final report on the Energy Value of Distributed Generation, recommending changes to tariff structures to reflect the true value of rooftop solar and other small renewable electricity … [continued]
47 Top CleanTechnica Interviews (Akon, Michael Liebreich, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu …)
We’ve interviewed a lot of great cleantech experts, celebrities, presidents, etc., over the years. I wanted to do a better job of 1) featuring some of these interviews, and 2) creating a spot where I can easily find them. So, here we are. Below (and on the following pages) are dozens … [continued]
Indonesia Will Add 5 GW Of Solar Over Next 3 Years Through Feed-in-Tariffs
Originally published on Planetsave. Solar electricity in Indonesia could grow markedly in the next few years, through the use of FiTs. As reported by SolarServer, the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued a Government Decree to provide support mechanisms for utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems, exhibition and management services. … [continued]
Germany Confirms End To Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs
Germany’s parliament has approved a plan that will end renewable energy feed-in tariffs in favor of competitive auctions and clear volumes for wind energy development. It was revealed in early June that Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel had hammered out a new agreement with state leaders to restrict onshore wind expansion … [continued]
Solar & Wind News (Large Solar Projects, Energy Revolution…)
Can’t get enough of that solar energy and wind energy news? Below is a roundup from the past few weeks from around the web. (Note that we’ve moved most renewable energy project news to Cleantechies, since that site is more focused on the inside-baseball and daily-grind news of renewable energy, and we … [continued]
UK Solar Energy Industry Loses More Than ½ Of Jobs Following Subsidy Cuts
Following recent changes to the UK government’s energy policies, the local solar energy industry has been forced to slash more than half of its workforce — a loss of over half of the total workforce of 35,000 — according to recent reports. While some cuts were likely on the cards no … [continued]
