Switzerland Promising Subsidies For New Solar In 2023 & Beyond
CHF 600 Million Funds Reserved By Switzerland To Increase 2023 Annual Solar PV Installations
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) has reserved CHF 600 million to promote solar PV in 2023 to ensure expansion can continue quickly and without ‘waiting periods for subsidies’ and has also set aside ‘sufficient funds’ for the following years so that there are no waiting lists.
New Solar Feed-In-Tariff Rates In France
CRE Declares New FITs For Solar Power Installations Of Up To 500 kW Capacity
The French Energy Regulatory Commission or Commission de Régulation de l’Energie (CRE) has released new feed-in-tariffs (FIT) and premiums for solar energy installations of up to 500 kW, for Q3/2022, increasing these due to the ongoing energy situation.
CHF 450 Million Swiss Funding For Solar In 2022
Switzerland Registered 360 MW New PV System Capacity During 10M/2021
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) says between January 2021 and October 2021, it counted more than 18,000 solar PV systems representing a total capacity of 360 MW having been registered in the country for one-off subsidy.
Canadian Province Offers Rebates To Promote Solar
Nova Scotia Government In Canada To Offer CAD 5.5 Million For Solar Homes Program To Encourage Home Owners To Install Solar Panels
The Provincial Government of Nova Scotia in Canada will be spending close to CAD 18 million ($14 million) from the Green Fund to support renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency and youth partnerships.
2020 State Subsidy For 26 GW Solar PV In China
Bloomberg: China National Energy Administration Selects 434 Solar PV Projects Representing Close To 26 GW For State Subsidies In 2020
The Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA) has selected close to 26 GW of solar power capacity to dole out the subsidy amount for the year 2020.
Chinese Provinces Acting Fast On Subsidy PV Projects
Provincial Governments In China Submitting Lists Of State Selected Bidding PV Projects To Federal Government For Subsidy Decision
With a view to better control expenses for Chinese PV projects, the government has put limits to its state subsidy budget for the industry. It is also wants to limit project additions depending on grid availability.
EU Approves Lithuania’s RE Support Scheme
Lithuania’s Support Scheme For Renewable Energy Electricity Production & For Energy Intensive Users Gets European Commission’s Approval
The European Commission has approved 2 support schemes that will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy supply.
UK Proposes Smart Export Guarantee Scheme
United Kingdom Proposes To Replace Feed-In-Tariff Regime For Small-Scale Renewable Energy Power Generation With Smart Export Guarantee Scheme
Under the FIT scheme, the UK's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) says 80% of the capacity comes from solar with 99% of accredited installations attributed to this technology.
European Commission Approves French RE Scheme
European Commission Approves French Renewable Energy Installations Scheme Worth €200 Million ($229 Million) For Self-Consumption; Program Aims For 490 MW Capacity By 2020
The European Commission’s Margrethe Vestager (in the picture) endorsed the French renewable energy state aid scheme worth €200 million ($229 million) by saying that it will stimulate competition between various renewable energy sources and will also increase their share in the country’s total energy mix.
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.
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.
Canadian Province Launches SolarHomes Program
Canada’s Nova Scotia Accepting Applications For SolarHomes Residential Solar PV Incentive Program; Offers Rebates For Up To $10,000 For Pre-Approved PV Systems Installed
The Nova Scotia government in Canada has officially launched its SolarHomes residential solar PV incentive program. Through SolarHomes, it expects savings of $1,300 a year on the user’s electricity bill.
London Expands Solar Scheme
Buoyed By 4,000 Registrations During Phase 1, London Mayor Sadiq Khan Launches Second Phase Of ‘Solar Together London’ Scheme
Solar Together London is part of the Solar Action Plan launched by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to increase the UK capital’s solar power to 2 GW by 2050.
Last Round Of Green Homes Slovakia
Over €30 Million ($34.9 Million) Awarded By Slovak Innovation And Energy Agency (SEIA) Under Green Homes Pilot Project Scheduled To End In December 2018
Slovakia ‘s Green Homes program has enjoyed considerable success among households, prompting SEIA to continue after the pilot project ends in December 2018.
Ontario Introduces Solar Rebates Program
Canada’s Province Ontario Launches 90 Million CAD ($70 Million) Solar Rebates Program For Homeowners & Businesses To Choose Solar PV+Storage
The Government of Ontario launched the Green Ontario Fund back in August 2017. It now says the related Solar Rebates program will be officially launched this summer.
