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2023 subsidies for large-scale solar PV
The government will allocate CHF 600 million of subsides to solar projects in 2023. The funding will be distributed in the form of one-time payment for small PV systems (KLEIV) to all system operators in 2023 who submit their applications by October 31, 2023 and in the form of…
Photovoltaics on the Roof programme
In April 2023, the Ministry of Environment and Energy opened for applications its new programme "Photovoltaics on the Roof", worth EUR 200 million for 2023. This grant is available for households and farmers able to install their own small photovoltaic and storage systems, up…
Powering Australia - Community Solar Banks
To foster the uptake of renewable energy in Australia, the federal government extended its solar bank policy (allowing households to buy a share of a medium-scale solar farm) to Australians living in apartments, rentals and low-income households. October's 2022-23 budget…
Subsidies for solar panel installation in the agro-industry
As part of its April 2022 "New measures to contain the rise in energy and agri-food prices" package enacted in response to the global energy crisis, the Portuguese government implemented the following measures: Subsidies for the installation of photovoltaic panels for…
Solar Europe Now
The Solar Europe Now agreement between the Polish government and several economic organisations, including the Institute for Renewable Energies, the Polish Photovoltaic Association, the Jagiellonian Institute and the Polish Chamber of Commerce, aims to develop the solar PV…
EUR 457 million for wind and solar
In March 2022, Romanian Ministry of Energy launched a state aid scheme for the financing of new capacity additions of wind and solar energy both for own consumption and sale. The scheme aims to support the installation of 950 MW of new capacity by 2024. Eligible beneficiaries…
Indian "Green Railway" by 2030
India plans to replace its railway system operated by Indian railways with "green railways" and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The measures include: - electrification of the railways; - improving energy efficiency of locomotives, trains, and fixed installations; -…
Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution - Point 10: Green Finance and Innovation
As part of the Ten Point Plan for a Green Revolution, the last point focuses on developing green finance and innovation. A GBP 1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio will help to accelerate the commercialization of innovative low-carbon technologies, systems and processes in…
National Plan for Recovery and Resilience - Component 1.2: Emerging energy technologies
Axis 1 of the Belgian National Plan for Recovery and Resilience targets climate, sustainability and innovation. Component 1.2 aims at supporting emerging energy technologies, with two main regulation streams: - encouragements to the development of non-fossil based hydrogen and…
IFRRU 2020 - Financial Instrument for Urban Rehabilitation and Renewal
IFRRU 2020 is a financial instrument designed to support investments in urban rehabilitation, in the whole Portuguese territory. IFRRU 2020 brings together various sources of funding to boost investment, both European funds from PORTUGAL 2020 and funds from other entities such…
NOM-012-ENER-2019: Energy efficiency in condensing and evaporating units for refrigeration. Limits, testing and labelling methods
Establishes the energy efficiency requirements that condensing and evaporating units must meet. In addition, it establishes the test methods to verify compliance, labelling, and procedure to evaluate the conformity of the
Increase in grants for thermal insulation of roofs and installation of photovoltaic systems on homes
Cyprus’s Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry expanded a grant scheme for the thermal insulation of roofs and installation of photovoltaic systems on homes. For 2022 and 2023, the budget increased by 40%, and will be secured by the “Cyprus-Tomorrow” Recovery and…
Rural Clean Energy Initiative & Support to rural energy transition
The 2023 Budget of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocates USD 300 million to support rural electricity providers in the transition to clean energy sources in addition to USD 6.5 billion for rural electric loans. These funds will be used to finance clean energy…
Ten milestones in 2021 - Massification of renewables
During the presentation of the ten milestones of the mining-energy sector in 2021, the Minister of Mines and Energy assured that 2021 will be the year to encourage the sustainable reactivation of Colombia, which will promote equity, development and new opportunities for the…
Expansion of the Chalinga Solar Photovoltaic Park
In Chile, the Commission for the Environmental Evaluation approved the expansion of the Chalinga Solar Photovoltaic Park in the Coquimbo Region. The project will grow by 15%, from 2.98 to 3.45 MW, or 1,092 additional panels (8,736 were already installed). The project invests USD…
BNDE financing for a wind farm in Bahia
The National Bank of Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved a loan for the Campo Largo Wind Farm Complex - Phase 2 renewable generation project in Bahia for R$ 1.2 billion. The project will generate wind energy for 850,000
Housing Energy Performance diagnosis (DPE) revision
Provided for by the ELAN law promulgated in 2018, the revised energy performance diagnosis (DPE) will come into force on 1 July 2021. The DPE provides information on the energy performance of a dwelling and, in particular, guides choices in terms of renovation work. The…
First geothermal energy generation project
The Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Parex Resources officially presented the first pilot project for geothermal electricity generation. The pilot will: - produce 100 effective kW of electricity, which will replace 5% of the energy generated from fossil fuels; - reduce…
Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Regulatory Bill 2021
The Australian Government legislated the offshore infrastructure bill to unlock new investment in offshore electricity generation and transmission projects. The offshore electricity infrastructure bill 2021 establishes a framework for the construction, operation, maintenance and…
New auction of renewable energy towards the energy transition
Colombia announced its plan of 3.3 trillion pesos investments by awarding 11 solar projects and providing about 4,800 green jobs through the new renewable auction held on 26th October 2021. 11 solar projects are supposed to meet their energy supply commitments by January 2023…
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
In February 2020, the Government of Jamaica approved a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets out Jamaica's 20-year plan which is expected to deliver investment of around USD 7.3 billion in the electricity sector by 2037. By 2025, the IRP aims to support 320 MW of…
Polish Geothermal Energy Plus Programme
The Geothermal Energy Plus Programme, to be continued in 2020 & 2021, aims at increasing the use of geothermal resources in Poland, by providing loans and subsidies to the following types of projects: • the construction of new heating plants/heat and power plants/geothermal…
National recovery plan / 2. Physical infrastructure and Green Transition / Transition to cleaner energy sources
The 2nd pillar of the Czech National Recovery Plan concerns physical infrastructures and green transition. The 3rd submeasure concerns "Transition to cleaner energy sources". It consists of: - Measures for the development of renewable energy sources - Measures for the…
Increase in 2023 electricity access enhancement budget
In the context of the global energy price crisis, the Indonesian government increased its 2023 budget dedicated to enhancing electricity access for poor households. Support will be provided to an increased number of households, in the form of distribution of converter kits to…
Next Generation Energy Storage Program and Solar for Low Income Program
Under the Next Generation Energy Storage program, the ACT Government is supporting up to 5,000 battery storage systems in ACT homes and businesses. The program is delivered through battery storage providers, which were selected by the ACT Government after a competitive selection…
Green Households Programme
Family homes and apartment blocks can apply for support in the form of a voucher for the installation of small installations for the use of renewable energy sources, thanks to a national project of the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA) called Zelená domácnostiam (Green…
Brussels zero interest green loan for residential sector
Residential owners and renting tets (with the written agreement of the dwelling’s owner) are eligible for a green loan for energy improving works at their residences located in Brussels region. The loans are available either through Crédal or through a Housing Fund (Fonds du…
Dubai - Renewables Standards
The Dubai regulations - to be implemented imminently - mark the Middle East's first formal allowance of distributed renewable energy generation. These standards define requirements for connection to the Dubai transmission and distribution systems and set up a common framework…
Greener Homes Grant
The Federal Government launched the Greener Homes Grant to help homeowners increase the energy efficiency of their home and lowering their energy bills. Up to 700,000 grants of up to CAD 5,000 are available for energy efficient retrofits, plus up to CAD 600 for an EnerGuide home…
(Alberta) AER Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting (upstream provisions)
This directive sets forth standards for flaring, incinerating, and venting methane in Alberta at all upstream petroleum industry wells and facilities. These requirements also apply to pipeline installations that convey gas (e.g., compressor stations, line heaters) licensed by…
USD 20 Million to Lower Costs of Geothermal Drilling
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to USD 20 million to lower the cost of developing geothermal energy by demonstrating faster drilling technologies. DOE is looking to dramatically lower the cost of geothermal drilling—which can exceed 50% of a project’s total…
Renewable energy investment
As part of the Union's 2021-22 Budget, the Government of India announced an additional capital infusion of Rs. 10 billion to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Rs.15 billion to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The capital infusion of Rs 10…
Ratle Hydro Power Project (India)
In order to finance the Ratle Hydro Power Project in the Kishtwar district, India's Union Cabinet agreed to invest Rs 52.82 billion through the Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. The objective of…
Australian government support for solar hydro power plant in Mildura
The Australian government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and its Advancing Renewables Program, is providing AUD 15 million to a concentrated solar project with thermal hydro storage. The flagship project has a 4 MW solar capacity and 3 MW / 50 MWh…
Carbon Peaking, carbon neutral energy sector plan
The China Development Bank (CDB) has formulated the "Work Plan to Support the Achievement of the Strategic Goal of Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality in the Energy Sector", issuing a loan of 500 billion CNY for "Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality" in the energy sector.…
National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, National Energy Administration: 2021 Biomass Power Generation Project Construction Work Program
The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, National Energy Administration issued a plan to announce that the central government will allocate a 2.5 billion CNY subsidy to biomass power generation in 2021. 2 billion CNY of subsidies will be…
Saudi Arabia - Sudair Solar Plant Project
In the framework of the Saudi Green Initiative and the renewable energy programme of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, a consortium has been assembled for the construction of a 1.500 MW solar plant, to be located in the city of Sudair. This would be the largest solar plant in…
Infrastructure projects in the energy and water economies: 10. Construction of Solar Field Dimona
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Israel's Ministry of Energy has identified 10 project areas to accelerate investment and support the economic recovery through ILS 25 billion of investment. Among these policies, the tenth identified project area is to tender for the…
Recovery and resilience plan / CTD / Energy efficiency in buildings/ Investments for energy efficiency in buildings
Portugal submitted its recovery and resilience plan to the European Commission, as part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. The plan is composed of 20 different components that are structured in three main dimensions (Resilience, Climate transition, and Digital…
Renewable Energy Auction
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has approved the first resolution to call for renewable energy auctions with the new remuneration framework. The regulatory process is completed to offer a stable framework that attracts investment…
Recovery and resilience plan / CTD / Hydrogen and renewables/ Investments in hydrogen and renewable gases
Portugal submitted its recovery and resilience plan to the European Commission, as part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. The plan is composed of 20 different components that are structured in 3 main dimensions (Resilience, Climate transition, and Digital…
Recovery and resilience plan / CTD / Hydrogen and renewables/ Potentiation of renewable electricity in the Madeira Archipelago
Portugal submitted its recovery and resilience plan to the European Commission, as part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. The plan is composed of 20 different components that are structured in three main dimensions (Resilience, Climate transition, and Digital…
Recovery and resilience plan / CTD / Hydrogen and renewables/ Energy transition in Azores
The European Commission endorsed Portugal's recovery plan, as part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility. The plan is composed of 20 different components that are structured in three main dimensions: Resilience, Climate transition, and Digital transition. This initiative…
Technological Free Zones for Clean Energy
The Technological Free Zones (ZLTs) aim to test innovative technologies, products, services in a real or quasi-real environment corresponding to the concept of regulatory sandbox. Under the framework, National Innovation Agency (Agência Nacional de Inovação, ANI) plans to create…
Green Loan to support onshore wind farm projects
EDP Renewables has received a Green Loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) of EUR 66 million (PLN 304 million) to support the construction and operation of six medium-sized onshore wind farms in Poland. The six wind farms are geographically located mainly throughout the…
NorthWind Research Centre launch
The Research Council has decided to invest NOK 120 million in a new research centre, the Norwegian Research Centre on Wind Energy (NorthWind) for environmentally friendly energy. The research from the new centre will create export opportunities for Norwegian business and…
Onshore wind power – changes in the licensing system
To consolidate a framework for the long term development of onshore wind power, the Norwegian government proposed to restrict the wind power license process to avoid unreasonable negative consequences for the environment and any local interest. Key amendments in the onshore…
Photovoltaic Power Plant at Central de Abasto (CEFV CEDA)
The capital government, through the local Secretariat for Economic Development (SEDECO), announced the construction of a Photovoltaic Power Plant in the Central de Abasto (CEFV CEDA), in collaboration with the Federal Energy Secretariat (SENER). The plant will be operated by the…
Rwanda Energy Policy
The Rwanda Energy Policy (REP, 2015) highlights measures that need to be undertaken to promote energy efficiency through a combination of approaches such as regulations, new codes and standards, introduction of economic incentives such as subsidies for installation of solar…
Funding for thin film technologies for solar PV
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced its goal of lowering the price of solar energy by 60% within the next decade, and is deploying USD 128 million of funding towards this goal. The DOE hopes to drive down the current price of 4.6 cents/kWh to 3 cents/kWh by 2025, and 2…