Emiliano Bellini
Hungary to launch 300 MW solar program for farmers
The new scheme envisages the construction of 600 solar farms with a capacity of 0.5 MW each.
Cap Vert Energie reaches financial close for 33 MW of middle-sized DGPV projects in Chile
All of the 11 projects are being developed under Chile’s PMGD Program for distributed generation.
Turkey added 1.17 GW of solar in December alone
According to new figures from the local grid operator, Turkey’s cumulative installed PV capacity has reached 3.42 GW, as of the end of 2017. The end-of-year rush was due to the 25% FIT reduction granted to unlicensed projects, which came into effect on January 1.
South Africa: Outstanding PPAs for solar, renewables to be signed by end of March
The announcement was made by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA). The PPAs relate to 26 renewable energy projects, of which 12 totaling 813 MW are for large-scale PV plants selected in round 4 of the REIPPPP program.
OPDE plans 50 MW solar plant in southern Spain
The Spain-headquartered EPC has submitted a proposal for approval to build a solar park in Mérida, in the region of Extremadura.
Turkey to introduce net metering scheme for residential PV
The new rules are expected to come into force in the first half of this year. PV systems ranging in size from 3 kW to 10 kW will be entitled to have access to the scheme.
EDF expands off-grid business in Africa
The French utility will now partner with U.S.-based Off Grid Electric in Ghana.
Japan’s NPC swings to profit in Q1 of fiscal 2018
The Japanese equipment provider also reports an increase in its sales and operating result in the period; and said its machinery business was almost as planned in the quarter, due to steady sales of PV module manufacturing equipment and automated machines.
Total completes solar plant at its biorefinery in France
The 8 MW facility is relying on solar modules from the group’s unit, SunPower.
EU Parliament votes in favor of 2030 binding renewable energy target of 35%
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to raise the target submitted by its Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) in late November.
