Saskatchewan Launches 105 MW New Power Program
Canada’s Saskatchewan Announces New Power Generation Partner Program Under Provincial Utility SaskPower To Generate 105 MW Of Renewable & Carbon-Neutral Electricity
Saskatchewan's government says the upcoming 2-year PGPP program, that aims to add 105 MW of new energy generation, may be even extended by another year. Pictured is the Saskatchewan legislature building in the capital city of Regina.
€900mn For New RES Installations In Italy By 2020
Italian Ministry Of Economic Affairs Ups Incentives For 6 GW Renewables Energy Installations To €900 Million ($1.04 Billion) In Draft Decree
The government of Italy had been planning to allot up to €250 million ($289 million) as incentives for new renewable energy installations by 2020.
Australia’s Victoria Launches Solar Homes Program
State Government Of Victoria Introduces Ambitious AU$1.24 Billion Solar Homes Program That Allows Homeowners To Install Solar Panels With 50% Rebate
With state elections round the corner, Labor government in Victoria is pushing solar as part of its campaign. The new Solar Homes program aims to make Victorians self-sufficient and reduce their electricity bills.
Ireland Heading Auction Way
Irish Government Invites Public Feedback On Proposed Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
While the Irish government wants to implement an auction scheme to make sure it meets its binding 2020 EU renewables target while keeping cost low, a 420 kW commercial solar system was installed on the premises of Butlers Chocolate in Dublin, the country's largest solar rooftop system on a company's premise.
EU Approves Hungary’s RE Support Scheme
Hungary’s 45 Billion HUF ($167.7 Million) Support Scheme For Renewable Electricity Gets EU Backing; Partial Opening To Foreign Producers Likely In 2017
Hungary has the way cleared by the EU to incentivize renewables. With regards to solar, it installed around 100 MW PV in 2016, according to Solar Power Europe.
Alberta Announces $36 Million Solar Program
Canadian Province Alberta Aiming For 140 MW PV Capacity By 2022; Offering Rebates For Residential And Commercial Segments
Speaking at the launch of Residential and Commercial Solar Program, Minister of Environment and Parks Shannon Phillips said that through the new solar incentive scheme the province is hoping to increase the solar uptake to 140 MW by 2022 and create some 900 solar jobs.
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