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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes in Spanish important news that has occurred in the last 7 days and published on the groups different portals.
Netherlands allocates €100 million in subsidies for battery storage
The Dutch government has allocated €100 million ($106.7 million) in subsidies for the deployment of battery storage alongside photovoltaic projects. The funds are part of a €416 million grant program announced last year to relieve network congestion.
Swiss canton to cover road with 14 MW of solar energy
The Swiss canton of Friborg says it plans to cover a road with 14 MW of solar panels. The authorities are carrying out an in-depth feasibility study, which will be followed by a financial plan for the project.
Saudi Arabia could reach 130 GW of renewables by 2030, says GlobalData
GlobalData says it is “plausible” that Saudi Arabia could get closer to its target of 130 GW of renewables by 2030 by strengthening policies, competitive auctions and other financial measures .
EWEC seeks proposals for 1.5 GW of solar power in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) is accepting proposals for a 1.5 GW solar project in Abu Dhabi. The tender is open to the 19 bidders who passed the qualification process, following an expression of interest stage last year. The chosen developer or consortium will sign a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Abu Dhabi-based utility.
Agrivoltaics for berries in the Netherlands
Scientists from the Netherlands conducted a meta-analysis on the growth of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and blackcurrants under different levels of shade generated by overhead agrivoltaics systems. They found that, although classified as shade beneficial in previous literature, not all berries benefit equally from the presence of photovoltaic panels.
The European Space Agency is studying the feasibility of space-based solar energy
The European Space Agency (ESA) is working with policy makers, energy providers and space companies within the Solaris initiative to assess the feasibility of space-based solar energy. space-based solar energy. A decision on the feasibility of the project is expected by the end of 2025.
India releases draft guidelines for residential rooftop solar subsidies
Indias Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar scheme: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to install solar plants on the rooftops of 10 million homes, supported by grants from the central government.
Croatia launches auctions for 607 MW of solar, wind and hydropower
The Croatian Energy Market Operator (HROTE) has announced a highly anticipated round of renewable energy auctions worth €257.2 million (273.5 million of dollars). It has allocated the largest quota of 450 MW for solar projects and has set a deadline for granting subsidies before the end of the year.
Australian state offers $1.6 million for solar recycling plan
The government of the Australian state of Queensland says it has committed $2.5 million Australian dollars ($1.6 million) to advance the development of a plan “Australia-first” solar panel recycling project, in preparation for “thousands” of PV modules installed on rooftops and large-scale solar farms approaching the end of their useful life.
France to tender 240 MW of solar capacity along motorways
French authorities plan to launch a series of tenders to deploy photovoltaic systems along motorways, starting this month. |
