Emiliano Bellini
Slovak homeowners want more solar and storage
In the first 2018 round for solar rebates, funds were allocated in just nine minutes. More than two thirds of the selected projects included a storage solution.
Denmark’s Ørsted sets up solar and storage unit
The Danish energy group made the announcement in its latest financial results, where it stressed how its strategic transformation to a green energy company is progressing.
China: REC Silicon reduces stake in 20,000 MT polysilicon JV
The Norwegian polysilicon producer saw its stake in the joint venture (JV) with Chinese silicon material manufacturer, NSF reduced, after the latter agreed to provide all of REC Silicon’s outstanding capital contribution for the project.
ECREEE launches scheme to create qualified solar workforce in West Africa
The scheme is being implemented with the support of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the German development agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Niger tenders 22 MW solar-diesel hybrid project
The project will consist of a 13 MW solar facility, three 2 MW diesel power generators, and a 5 MWh storage system.
French Development Agency issues tender for Benin’s first solar park
The 25 MW project is being financially supported by the European Union and the AFD with €60 million.
Ireland to issue grant aided pilot scheme for PV microgeneration this summer
The scheme, which was not included in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) unveiled by the Irish government in September, will initially be targeted at residential self-consumption.
Chile: Plan for decommissioning of coal; solar to become primary energy source by 2030
The Chilean government said that existing coal power plants will be gradually closed, although by 2030, the fossil fuel is still expected to account for 25% of thermoelectric power production. Renewables, however, are forecast to cover the remaining 75%.
Ellomay secures financial hedge for 300 MW solar project for Spanish spot market
The Talasol project, which the Israeli solar company acquired in May, plans to sell power to the Spanish spot market starting from 2020. The financial hedge will cover the supply of between 3,500 GWh and 3,700 GWh for a 10-year period.
Jenner Renewables reaches financial close for 146 MW PV project in Chile
The portfolio consists of 12 solar plants to be developed under Chile’s PMGD Program for distributed generation.
