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/18th April 2013, By Neha Vikash, Energy & Power Systems Group of Frost & Sullivan/ Advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) technologies are a cornerstone and one of the most visible elements of the smart grid, writes Frost & Sullivan’s Neha Vikash. Overall, the AMI market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.9% and revenues are forecast to reach $3.7 billion in 2016.

/14th April 2013, By PV Magazine/ A 150 kWp photovoltaic park has been completed and grid-connected in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is said to be one of the first projects of its kind in the country. In addition to undertaking planning and construction work, Elcor also supplied the necessary components and electrical equipment.

/5th April 2013, By Keith Barry/ A revolutionary idea that converts existing roadways into a national solar power grid is up for a major cash prize. Scott Brusaw (shown above) is working on a project to encapsulate solar panels in high-strength glass capable of standing up to thousands of cars and trucks passing by each day.

/31st January 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/Romania is suitable for the production of biomass and biogas energy throughout the whole year. Biomass carries the highest potential for green energy production in the country, amounting to around 88.33 TWh per year. Romania will need an additional 20 GW electricity generation capacity by 2035 in order to meet the increasing demand for electricity, to de-carbonize its electricity sector, and to replace ageing power generation facilities.

/6th February 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/Cumulative installed PV capacity in Ukraine was only 3 MWp in 2010, but grew up to 140 MWp in 2011 and exceeded 320 MWp in 2012, making the country one of the fastest-growing photovoltaic markets in the region according to Ukraine Photovoltaic Market: Outlook 2013 - 2018

/31th March 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/ Romania is the regional leader amongst CEE countries and one of the most promising emerging markets for wind energy investments in Europe according to Romania Wind Market: Outlook 2013 - 2018. Romania will need an additional 20 GW electricity generation capacity by 2035 to meet the increasing electricity demand, de-carbonize its electricity sector, and replace ageing power generation facilities.

/26th February 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/Turkey is an excellent market for wind energy investments amongst SEE countries according to Turkey Wind Market: Outlook 2013 - 2018. In 2010 and 2012, the country has become one of the fastest-growing wind markets in the region with cumulative wind installed capacity of 1,799 MW for 2011, and 2,312 MW by the end of 2012.

/1st March 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/With recent changes in law and strong government support for the biomass and biogas sector, Ukraine is supposed to become very promising biomass and biogas energy market soon. Currently, in Ukraine, total installed biomass capacity for electricity generation is 31.4 MWel presenting huge growth opportunities for the next 2 years.

/12th March 2013, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM/ Poland is exciting market for photovoltaic (solar PV) projects development due to its political and economic stability, high prices for electricity and heavy dependence on coal and lignite in power generation, which should be changed to comply with EU renewable policy.