EU Renewables Revenue Cap ‘Illegal’, Says LichtBlick
LichtBlick Commissioned Report By Raue Sees Revenue Cap On Renewables As Slowing Down Their Expansion
Thursday, 06 Oct 2022
German green energy service provider LichtBlick has termed the European Commission’s (EC) proposal to cap revenues of renewable energy generators at €180 per MWh as ‘illegal’ and something that would slow down their expansion, after it sought.
Solar Stewardship Initiative For Solar Value Chain
SolarPower Europe & Solar Energy UK Launch New Initiative To Develop Sustainable Solar Value Chain
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022
With the European Union (EU) seeking to bring in transparency in the space of solar modules entering the region, two European solar lobby associations – SolarPower Europe (SPE) and Solar Energy UK – have joined hands to launch the Solar S.
EU Solar Jobs Report: Addressing Solar Skills Challenge
EU Needs Over 1 Million Solar Workers In 2030 To Meet Energy Security Targets According To SolarPower Europe Solar Jobs Report 2022
Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022
In 2021, the European Union (EU) had solar sector employing 466,000 people with an annual increase of over 30%, but the bloc needs to employ more than 1 million workers in 2030 for it to meet its energy security targets, according to SolarPower Europe’s (SPE) EU Solar Jobs Report 2022.
EU One Step Closer To 45% Renewables Target For 2030
European Parliament Votes To Increase 2030 RE Target To 45%; SPE Calls On Council To Come On Board Soon
Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
The European Parliament has finally voted to increase the European Union’s (EU) share of renewable energy in its final energy consumption to 45% by 2030, with the energy savings targets increased to 40% of final energy consumption and 42.5% of primary energy consumption.
SPE: 163 GW Solar PV Capacity Addition Globally In 2021
Having Installed 138.2 GW In 2020, Global Solar PV Capacity Additions In 2021 To Grow To 163 GW, On Path To Reach 1.1 TW Level Cumulatively By 2022, Says SolarPower Europe In Global Market Outlook
Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021
larPower Europe’s 2020 annual PV additions grew 19% annually to 138.2 GW, taking aggregate installed PV capacity to 773.2 GW. In 2021, its medium scenario sees another 163 GW coming online, and in 2022 more than 200 GW.
European Commission Proposes 40% RE In Energy Mix By 2030
European Commission Targets 40% Renewable Energy Share & 55% Net Reduction In GHG Emissions By 2030; SolarPower Europe Expects 660 GW Solar Power by 2030 With This Target
Thursday, 15 Jul 2021
If member states of the European Union (EU) decide to adopt the European Commission’s proposal to aim for 40% renewable energy share in the energy mix by 2030, it would correspond to 660 GW solar power installed by 2030, according to the European s.
SPE Launches Agrisolar Best Practices Guidelines
SolarPower Europe’s Agrivoltaic Best Practice Guidelines Focuses on Establishing Standards & Best Practices For Agrisolar Business Models
Friday, 14 May 2021
Going by the growing popularity of agrivoltaic projects globally, European solar PV lobby association SolarPower Europe (SPE) has launched its Agrisolar Best Practice Guidelines which throws light on the main business models and benefits of agrisolar.
SPE Launches Solar Sustainability Best Practices Report
Solar Sustainability Best Practices Report By SolarPower Europe Aims To Bring Attention To Sustainability Initiatives Being Undertaken By Industry While Seeking To Further Improve These Measures
Friday, 14 May 2021
One of the most cost competitive power generation technologies in the world today that’s also sustainably sourced from right under the sun, solar power is set to become one of the ‘major pillars’ of the world’s energy supply in the future.
European Solar Initiative Launched For PV Manufacturing
Europe To Aim For 20 GW Annual Solar PV Production Capacity By 2025 Under European Commission Backed European Solar Initiative, Launched By SolarPower Europe & EIT InnoEnergy
Thursday, 25 Feb 2021
European solar PV lobby association SolarPower Europe (SPE) and EIT InnoEnergy have launched the European Solar Initiative (ESI) to propel Europe towards reaching 20 GW annual solar PV production capacity by 2025.
209 GW Solar PV Capacity In Europe By 2030
European Union Can Add Close To 24 GW Solar PV Capacity Annually By 2030, As Against 19 GW Current Annual Target Under National Energy & Climate Plans, Claims SolarPower Europe
Tuesday, 06 Oct 2020
SolarPower Europe’s assessment of solar PV capacity targets by 2030 for 27 EU member states shows the country plan to install 19 GW annually adding up to a total of 209 GW, however it believes there is scope for 24 GW annual capacity additions by 2024 to unleash solar on a large scale.
SPE Launches Solar Manufacturing Accelerator Platform
Solar Manufacturing Accelerator Launched By SolarPower Europe To Support European Solar Manufacturing Projects With Interested Partners & Financial Investors
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Solar PV organizations as well as policymakers are leading the call to establish solar PV manufacturing within Europe and for this to become a core of the European Green Deal.
Enel Executive To Head SolarPower Europe As President
Enel Green Power Europe Boss Aristotelis Chantavas To Head SolarPower Europe As President, Replacing Christian Westermeier Of Wacker Chemie
Sunday, 29 Mar 2020
Aristotelis Chantavas (in the picture) has been working with Italy's Enel Group since November 2018 as Enel Green Power's Head of Europe Area and has now been elected to serve as the President of Europe's solar sector association SolarPower Europe.
European Solar: Strong Demand For Industrial Strategy
European Solar Power Technology Companies Stress On Need For Industrial Strategy For Solar In Europe Ahead Of European Commission’s Expected First Proposal On Industrial Policy After Summer: SolarPower Europe
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
SolarPower Europe brought together top executives from various PV technology leaders in Europe to discuss the need for an industrial strategy at Intersolar Europe 2019.
EU PV Installations up 36% to 8GW in 2018
SolarPower Europe: Europe Deployed 11 GW New Solar PV Capacity In 2018 Led By Germany; EU-28 Nations Contribute Around 8 GW
Monday, 25 Feb 2019
Annual addition of solar PV capacity in 28-member nations of the EU grew 36% to 8 GW in 2018, according to estimates of SolarPower Europe, while Europe as a whole grew 20% YoY with 11 GW capacity additions.
Priority Dispatch For Small-Scale Solar in EU
European Union Member States Approve Continuation Of Priority Dispatch Status For Small Scale Solar Installations With Up To 400 kW Capacity
Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019
The European Union’s support for small-scale solar is key for the segment as it is likely to boost the small-scale solar market in the region, according to the SolarPower Europe.
SPE Calls For 5 GW Cell/ Module Capacity In Europe
In Major Policy Push, Lobby Group SolarPower Europe Asks Policy Makers To Provide Framework To Have Its Own 5 GW Cell & Module Manufacturing Capacity In Order To Serve 15 GW Of Anticipated Annual Future Demand
Friday, 07 Dec 2018
SolarPower Europe President Christian Westermeier, also VP sales at Wacker Chemie, said the association wants to see large amounts of solar products including wafers, cells and modules made in the European Union in the coming years.
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