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Bali: Rooftop photovoltaic promotion plan launched, public buildings will be required to install photovoltaic
Jun 11 , 2025
In order to promote local energy use and achieve energy independence, Bali, Indonesia, officially launched a rooftop photovoltaic project, aiming to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar energy systems in government agencies, public facilities and commercial places. Recently, I Wayan Koster, governor of Bali Province, the administrative region where Bali is located, officially announced t...
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Brazil's photovoltaic installed capacity exceeds 55GW, with distributed power accounting for more than 70%
Apr 16 , 2025
According to the latest report of the Brazilian Photovoltaic Industry Association (ABSOLAR), Brazil's cumulative photovoltaic installed capacity has exceeded 55GW (DC), accounting for 22.2% of the country's power installed structure. At present, photovoltaic power generation is second only to hydropower in Brazil's power sources, which accounts for more than 40%. According to ABSOLAR's report, in ...
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Israel: Optimizing residential photovoltaic approval process and accelerating rooftop photovoltaic plan
Mar 27 , 2025
The Israeli government is streamlining the approval process for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects to accelerate domestic solar deployment, with plans to add 100,000 PV systems by 2030. The country’s Planning and Building Committee has approved an exemption from building permits for PV system installations. In addition, certification by an electrical engineer will no longer be required; instead, a...
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The UK's photovoltaic installed capacity is close to 18GW
Mar 05 , 2025
According to the latest data released by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the country’s solar power capacity had reached nearly 18 GW by the end of January 2025. In January 2025, the UK added 69 MW of new solar power capacity. Although this figure is lower than the 241 MW recorded in January 2024, the statistics are provisional and may be revised as more data becomes ava...
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Bangladesh introduces new policy on renewable energy (including photovoltaic)
Nov 19 , 2024
It is reported that the Bangladeshi government has introduced a new energy policy, under which renewable energy projects (including photovoltaic projects) can enjoy tax exemption support for 10 years. Renewable energy projects will be given 100% tax exemption in the first five years, 50% in the next three years, and 25% in the next two years. The new policy will take effect on July 1, 2025. The no...
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Vietnam will introduce policies to encourage rooftop solar power generation
Oct 17 , 2024
Vietnam's "Government Electronics" recently reported that Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a government executive meeting to review the draft government decree on encouraging self-production and self-use of rooftop solar power generation systems. After listening to the report of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the opinions of the participating representatives, Prime Ministe...
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Pakistan's electricity bills soar solar panel installation surges
Sep 27 , 2024
Recently, many solar panels have appeared on the roofs of residents in many cities in Pakistan.It is understood that an important reason why Pakistani residents choose solar energy is that the country's electricity bills have risen sharply. In 2024, the average monthly electricity bill for Pakistani households will be $350, compared with $100 a year ago. In addition, power outages often occur duri...
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Italy added 3.34GW of photovoltaic capacity in the first half of 2024
Sep 09 , 2024
Recently, the Italian industry association ItaliaSolare reported that Italy's new photovoltaic installed capacity reached 3.34GW in the first half of 2024. In the same period of 2023, the state installed about 2.3GW of photovoltaics, achieving a full-year growth of 5.23GW. As of the end of June, Italy's cumulative photovoltaic installed capacity reached 33.62GW. 29% (985MW) of the newly installed ...
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Thailand encourages installation of rooftop solar panels to save energy
Aug 23 , 2024
Recently, the Department of Alternative Energy Development of Thailand stated that the government will guide 800 state-owned institutions across the country to save at least 20% of energy, and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will provide energy service solutions through their ESCO companies. ESCO will invest in installing energy-saving eq...
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