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Markets & Policy
Masdar acquires 70% stake in Terna Energy Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has taken a majority stake in Greek renewable energy company Terna Energy, with plans to launch an all-cash mandatory tender offer to acquire the outstanding shares.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 29, 2024
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Applications & Installations
North Macedonia kicks off 30 MW solar tender Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), a state-owned electricity company in North Macedonia, has launched a 30 MW solar tender for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover of two solar plants. The deadline for applications is Jan. 17, 2025.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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Jordan’s solar panel, water heater subsidy scheme backed by banks Cairo Amman Bank and Jordan Islamic Bank have signed joint cooperation agreements with Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to support the 2024/2025 phase of the country’s subsidy scheme for residential solar panels and solar water heaters. The scheme covers 30% of the cost of installations.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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Serbia opens second renewables auction, tenders 124.8 MW of solar Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced a second renewable auction to procure 124.8 MW of solar at a maximum price of €72 ($75.90)/MWh. Bids are due by Feb. 5, 2025.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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AleaSoft records fall in European electricity prices High levels of wind energy production helped average electricity prices across most major European markets decline during the third week of November, according to analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Scientists use microwave radiation to recover copper from old VVF power cables A Japan-Italy research team say they have developed a simple and convenient method for recovering copper wires from PVC cables that involves the use of microwave radiation and avoids the generation or use of toxic chemicals.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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Utrecht to host vehicle-to-grid car sharing service Car manufacturer Renault, smart charging solutions provider We Drive Solar and the Netherlands’ leading car sharing platform MyWheels are teaming up to launch a car-sharing service in the city of Utrecht. The vehicles will utilize vehicle-to-grid technology, running on clean energy and feeding power back to the grid during high demand periods.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 28, 2024
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Pexapark records 29 European PPAs for 1,227 MW in October Pexapark, a Switzerland-based provider of market intelligence for renewable energy, says European developers signed 29 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling more than 1.2 GW in October.
Patrick Jowett
Nov 27, 2024