Policy

The European Union should introduce universal renewable energy support mechanisms for all member states to reduce tension between conflicting policies.

Renewable energy feed-in tariffs in Africa could boost its economy whilst combating climate change, finds a new study developed for the World Future Council.

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO), a state-owned energy firm, will be required to provide new net meters for households with rooftop PV systems installed under Tamil Nadu’s net metering scheme.

Indonesia is planning a new feed-in tariff (FiT) for solar as high as US$0.25 per kilowatt hour applicable for 20 years, the country's Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo has announced.

Germany-based SolarWorld has claimed to be the first PV manufacturer to receive France’s 10% domestic content bonus in addition to the feed-in tariff (FiT).

The Spanish government has published retroactive feed-in tariffs for projects installed between 2009 and 2011.

Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a feed-in tariff for PV projects up to 100MW.

The imposition of European Commission tariffs of up to 60% against Chinese manufacturers could lead to 242,000 job losses in Europe during the first year, new research claims.

House builders in Texas will be obliged to offer customers the option of installing a solar system in new build homes under proposed legislation.

Canada has appealed against a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that a local content policy within the province of Ontario’s feed-in tariff (FiT) violates global trade rules.