European prosecutor probing fraudulent solar scheme in Slovenia
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is investigating a €340,000 ($349,350) fraudulent scheme allegedly involving two Slovenian companies accused of misrepresenting a solar project to obtain EU funds.
South Africa picks bidders for 1.76 GW of solar, battery projects
The South African government has named preferred bidders for 16 renewable energy projects, totaling ZAR 44.2 billion ($2.4 billion) in investments, to drive solar and battery development.
EWEC locks down land for 4.6 GW of solar, wind in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) says it has secured four sites in the United Arab Emirates to develop 4.6 GW of solar and wind projects.
Grenada seeking bidders for 15.1 MWp airport solar project
Grenada’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has launched a call to prequalify bidders for a 15.1 MWp solar project at Maurice Bishop International Airport, as part of the island’s energy transition.
US DOE offers funds to align solar, wildlife, agriculture
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits program will fund R&D, technical work, and stakeholder engagement activities that promote compatibility of solar with the natural environment.
GCL Energy, Ant Digital raise CNY 200 million by tokenizing solar assets in China
GCL Energy Technology and Ant Digital Technologies have raised CNY 200 million ($27.4 million) by tokenizing solar assets in a bid to pioneer blockchain-based financing in renewable energy.
Botswana seeking companies to deploy off-grid solar projects
Botswana Power Corp. (BPC) is seeking local companies to develop small-scale PV plants for off-grid power, as part of the government’s efforts to expand access to affordable electricity.
Enphase Energy to cut 17% of workforce, shut down production in Mexico
Enphase Energy says it plans to restructure its operations, reducing its global workforce by 17% – about 500 employees and contractors – and closing its contract manufacturing site in Mexico.
Key takeaways from Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan 2024
The Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan 2024 trade show kicked off in early October with a whimper rather than a bang, as the threat of Typhoon Krathon prompted organizers to cancel the first two days of the conference in Taipei.
AU Optronics, SAS bet on larger, high-efficiency solar modules
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has given the Taiwan Excellent PV Award and Voluntary Product Certification (VPC) to AU Optronics’ (AUO) large-size, dual-glass PV module. The government said the bifacial panel, developed in collaboration with Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), is notable for its high efficiency and weather resistance.
