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EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China

Most European Union countries are set to commit more support to help Europe's ailing solar panel manufacturers on Monday, but steer clear of restrictions on cheap panel imports from China, a draft document showed.

read more... 16/04/2024

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EU investigates Chinese bidders over Romania solar tender

The European Union has opened two investigations into whether two Chinese bidders benefited excessively from subsidies in their offers in a public tender for a solar power park in Romania, the European Commision said on Wednesday.

read more... 04/04/2024

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Europe's clean power sources on a record roll in early 2024

A record 60% of Europe's electricity was powered by clean energy sources in the opening two months of 2024, driven by strong year-on-year growth in hydro, solar and wind generation and a rebound in nuclear power production.

read more... 27/03/2024

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Government halts massive Northamptonshire solar farm plan

The government has blocked proposals for a large scale solar farm in rural Northamptonshire, overturning recommendations from a planning inspector and denying permission for the 175-acre site spanning two fields near Gayton, Rothersthorpe and Milton Malsor.

read more... 20/03/2024

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Portugal 2030 solar goal not at risk despite project backlog

The Portuguese government recently approved a further 10-month extension for the connection of the around 2 GW of solar capacity awarded in 2019 and 2020 auctions, which should have been connected between the middle of last year and this year, respectively.

read more... 11/03/2024

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