Spain’s Second Solar Boom, and Possible Market Failure?
New solar installations in Spain have soared since the institution of new, more ambitious national renewable energy goals and regulatory reforms, including rescinding regulations that…
A Newly Released Climate Action Plan Could Unleash Ireland’s Solar Energy Generation Potential Through Making Rooftop Solar More Attractive
A radical climate action plan by the Irish Government, published earlier this month, includes commitments to create a mechanism for solar micro-generators to sell electricity…
Solar Magazine’s Curated News Highlights, March 16–23 Week
Plenty news regarding solar and renewable energy emerged March 16–23 week: Analysts see the beginning of the end for thermal coal in Japan and Asia;…
The Sun Shines on Europe
2018 was a banner year for solar power in Europe. As in the United States, solar is the fastest growing segment of the energy sector…
Tokyo, Copenhagen, San Diego and Peña Station NEXT Rank Among Deloitte’s Biggest, Purest and Newest Smart Renewable Cities
Smart renewable cities (SRCs) are emerging around the world as governments, utilities, corporations and communities create innovative models that leverage and capitalize on the falling…
Solar Magazine’s News Highlights, March 9–16 Week
African island solar minigrids, plans to build a solar power facility at a former coal mining site, and the U.S. solar PV market shows resilience…
Solar Energy News Highlights Feb. 25–Mar. 4, 2019
Among this week’s highlights: The list of U.S. states and cities shooting for 100 percent renewable or zero-carbon electricity grows; European oil and gas majors…
Swiss Neighborhood Solar Energy Blockchain Trading Network Off to a Good Start
Thirty-seven households and a retirement home in the Swiss town of Walenstadt participated in what’s known locally as Quartierstrom, a blockchain-based solar power trading market…
Iberdrola, Kutxabank Put FlexiDAO’s EWF-based Spring Renewable Energy Blockchain to the Test
Spain’s Iberdrola recently announced it had completed a blockchain project that guarantees that 100 percent of the electricity delivered to a consumer, Kutxabank, comes from…
35th EU PVSEC 2018 to be Held From 24 to 28 Sept. in Brussels
Date: 24-28 September, 2018Venue: SQUARE – Brussels Meeting Centre, Brussels, BelgiumWebsite: https://www.photovoltaic-conference.com The EU PVSEC is the largest international Conference for Photovoltaic research, technologies and applications…
