Emiliano Bellini
Spain’s Extremadura region prepares to host another giant solar plant
The new 300 MW project is being planned by U.K.-based Solarcentury, Spanish developer Genia Global Energy, and France’s Canopy.
Sierra Leone begins construction on its first solar park
The 6 MW Solar Park Freetown will be built with the support of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).
AMP Capital invests €245 million for RE development in Neoen
The French independent power producer will use the funds for the development of 1.6 GW of wind and solar in France and Australia.
Vattenfall’s Dutch unit Nuon to build 200 MW of PV
The company has also been granted a licence for the deployment of 12 MW of storage in the Netherlands.
Eni and Sonatrach to develop more solar projects in Algeria
The two oil and gas companies, which started the construction of their first PV project in May, are now identifying sites at Sonatrach’s facilities in Algeria, with the aim of building more large-scale solar power plants.
Brazil awards 574 MW (AC) of solar in A-4 power auction
Solar was the prevailing source with an 85% share in all of the assigned capacity. Final average price for solar was 145.78 BRL ($43.88) /MWh.
Nigeria launches Sub-Saharan Africa’s first green bond
The $29.8 million in funds will be used to finance the implementation of projects by Nigeria’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies towards the achievement of its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
Grupo Eco gets environmental approval for 500 MW solar park in Spain
The solar project Planta Solar Núñez de Balboa, which was originally developed in 2012, is expected to sell power on the Spanish spot market.
Ghana to launch rooftop solar program in 2018
Through the scheme, the Ghanaian government hopes to deploy around 200 MW of rooftop PV capacity.
Eight Rivers begins work on 37 MW PV plant in Jamaica
Jamaica’s largest PV project will be located at Paradise Park, Westmoreland, and will sell power to the local grid at $0.0854/kWh.
