The European Union (EU) has significantly ramped up and brought forward its solar deployment targets as part of its updated REPowerEU strategy, redesigned to combat the bloc’s reliance on fossil fuels, and in particular Russian gas.
Almost two thirds of people working in the solar industry expect to see double-digit sales growth this year, according to initial findings from a Global Solar Council survey.
Firm in Hesse alleges ‘existential threat’ from the government’s failure to make good on pledge to scrap freeze of new subsidies, set to kick in shortly if no action is taken.
Firm behind major solar projects in Europe, the US and others tells PV Tech it fears work restrictions at regulatory bodies could further worsen already ‘unspeakable’ delays.
Three dedicated renewables zones could generate AU$23 billion (US$14.1 billion) of private sector investment and create about 2,000 construction jobs in the state annually, says government.
Politburo resolution proposing green energy targets for 2030 (15-20%) and 2045 (25-30%) emerges as country embarks on FiT-to-auction shift to ease PV grid bottlenecks.
Green light for the Virginia Clean Economy Act at the state assembly marks legislative progress, bringing law mandating 100% carbon-free electricity by mid-century one step closer.
