Italy is about to reach the end of its PV funding scheme Conto Energia, which so far resulted in a photovoltaic capacity of 17 GW. The current program, Conto Energia V (CE V), is scheduled to phase out as soon as the total annual funding costs reach €6.7 billion. Continue Reading
Author Archives: Susanne von Aichberger
About Susanne von Aichberger
Susanne von Aichberger is responsible for primary research and analysis concerning the photovoltaic industry in European PV markets
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Bulgarian PV Operators to Pay for Their Own Feed-in Tariffs
Within the next two weeks, the Bulgarian National Assembly is expected to legitimize a retroactive “grid access fee” for renewable energy producers. Continue Reading
After the Final Conto Energia, What Will Happen to the Italian PV Market?
On 27 August 2012, Italy’s new PV funding scheme – Conto Energia V – became effective. As required by Conto Energia IV, the new law came into force 45 days after the annual cumulative funding level of €6 billion was reached. Continue Reading
German PV Policy Changes Remain in State of Flux
Once again, the PV industry is waiting anxiously to see how much demand can be absorbed by European countries during the second half of the year Continue Reading
German PV Funding Up In The Air Again
On Friday, 11 May, 2012, the German Federal Council (representing the German Federal States) sent the latest amendment of the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) for revision to an arbitration panel. Continue Reading
