Emiliano Bellini
Suriname to host its first MW-sized PV projects
Three solar plants will be built in the South American country under the framework of a broader project to expand the grid capabilities of local power utility EBS.
Jemse breaks ground on 300 MW solar park in Argentina
The 300 MW solar park, which consists of the three 100 MW Cauchari projects – 1, 2 and 3 – is being developed by local government-run company Jemse SE.
Belgium: Wallonia publishes new incentive levels for Qualiwatt program
Under the Qualiwatt program, homeowners operating a rooftop PV system of up to 10 KW are entitled to have a deduction on their power bill that is proportionate to the household income.
Slovenia launches tender for large-scale solar, renewables and co-generation
The tender will be open to solar projects not exceeding 10 MW, while its incentive budget will be €10 million.
Interview: after Saudi Arabia, how low can solar prices go?
The recent Saudi Arabian tender for 300 MW of solar PV saw a bid of $0.0178/kWh – the lowest price by far yet seen globally. Aymen Grira of French energy consultancy Altran discusses this bid, and explores the wider PV potential of the MENA region.
Oil giant Total enters power business in France
The French oil company, which is also the largest shareholder of .U.S solar module manufacturer SunPower, will start a multimedia advertising campaign beginning on Oct. 8.
Haiti eliminates custom duties on imports of PV products
The new measure is included in the finance act for 2017-2018, which was approved by the Haiti Parliament in early September.
French solar glass maker Sunpartner opens new production facility
The company has secured €15 million in financing for the new factory from the European Investment Bank.
Brazilian regulator gives nod to bidding rules for auction A-4 including solar
Government-run agency EPE had already pre-selected PV projects totaling 18 GW for the contest, which will be held on 18 December.
Denmark allocates $16.5 million in incentives for solar up to 1 MW
The new incentive scheme is capped at 35 MW and is expected to grant a special tariff ranging from $0.10 to $0.12 per kWh.
