Innovative renewable energy storage project, possible solution for Med islands
Cyprus is going to be a testing ground for an innovative pilot-project for community energy storage system (ESS) which aims to increase grid-connected renewable energy storage on the island and possibly become a solution for Mediterranean islands to increase their energy independence. German Electric utility company, Autarsys GmbH, which delivered and commissioned the first ESS […]
Call for applications: renewables included in IPARD II in Turkey
Turkish renewable energy sector is one of the sectors to be financially supported by the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (ARDSI) under the Farm Diversification and Business Development Measure. The online applications are open until March 12, while the submission of applications could be made until March 15. Renewable energy investments are included as […]
Residential occupants in Turkey able to install 10 MW solar panels
In its attempt to increase the share of renewable energy, the new legislation in Turkey for solar roof-tops will enable residential occupants in the country to install solar panels with a 10 MW maximum capacity. Households in Turkey will be able to produce solar energy by installing roof-top and façade solar panels and therefore supply their […]
PPC Renewables readies to develop 700 MW in RES capacity
PPC Renewables, a wholly-owned green energy subsidiary of Public Power Corporation, the main power utility in Greece, is ready to develop 700 MW in renewable energy sources (RES) capacity, mostly in the wind and photovoltaic energy fields. While waiting for the upcoming auctions in renewable, scheduled for April in Greece, PPC Renewables has announced that […]
Turkey’s Sisecam set up second largest solar roof-top plant in Europe
Turkish glass and chemicals group Sisecam made and installed a 6.2MW solar plant at the top of its Mersin Flat Glass Factory. This rooftop photovoltaic (PV) plant has become the second largest solar roof-top in both Turkey and Europe. Total investment in this project was TRY 22 million (EUR 4.8 million). The plant that covers […]
European Commission approved Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity
Greece will organize regular, competitive auctions to grant support to renewable energy sources, as planned, since the European Commission approved the Greek auction scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources and high efficiency cogeneration. Being in line with EU State aid rules, the scheme will further European Union energy and climate goals whilst […]
Greek energy communities draft bill awaits ratification
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has submitted a draft bill for the establishment of energy communities (cooperatives), aiming to encourage switch to renewable energy sources, and to provide decentralized electricity production. The draft was submitted to the parliament for ratification earlier this week and the debate started this Thursday, according to Greek media. The Ministry […]
With photovoltaic panels hundreds of schools in Cyprus will go green
Hundreds of schools in Cyprus will get photovoltaic system installed in the foreseeable future. The national Council of ministers has just approved a proposal that is seen as a big step forward into energy saving efforts of the country. The proposal was a joint motion of two ministries – the Ministry of Education and Culture […]