Spain’s Political Paralysis Threatens Solar Effort
A new push to open a 3GW PV solar auction in Spain is under pressure due to the country’s prolonged political morass, which has left Madrid without a majority government for months. According to...
Spain considering solar in 3GW renewables auction but awaits formed government
Spain is considering a 3GW renewable energy auction including solar PV, however, the policy is uncertain while the country awaits the formation of a government. The Institute for the Diversification...
Seabin Project: Dream nears reality for WA surfers fighting to cut ocean pollution
A unique Australian invention aimed at reducing marine pollution is set to be made available in up to 17 countries next year, with a prototype undergoing final trials in luxury European marinas....
Spain calls in army as wildfire reaches nature reserve
Spanish troops intervened Tuesday as a wildfire near the eastern city of Valencia spread to a nature reserve after laying waste to some 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres) of land, regional authorities...
Swiss Life, Quercus acquire 7.3 MW of PV in Italy
The asset management arm of insurance group Swiss Life Holding AG (VTX:SLHN) has, together with Quercus Assets Selection Sarl, acquired about 7.3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Italy. The...
A sea of plastic along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline
“Just like there was a Bronze Age and an Iron Age, we are now living through a Plastic Age,” says Andrés Cózar, a marine biologist and researcher at Spain’s Cádiz University. He should know....
Solar Aircraft Becomes Technology Driver for Covestro
The two Swiss pioneers, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will shortly be aiming to complete the first around-the-world flight in their exclusively solar-powered aircraft. According to...
The Future of Spain’s Solar Industry Is Uncertain Following National Elections
Spanish renewable energy firms face continued market uncertainty after a national election last month knocked back hopes of a change in government. While the election on June 26 failed to produce a...
