Patrick Jowett
South African utility unveils renewable energy offtake program
Eskom has launched a renewable energy offtake program in South Africa, opening a 291 MW solar tender for large consumers through power purchase agreements on utility-owned sites.
Portugal surpasses 6.1 GW of solar capacity
Portugal’s solar capacity reached 6.17 GW in May, according to the country’s renewable energy association. While distributed generation is steadily expanding, a quicker rate of deployment across all market segments will be needed to meet 2030 targets.
Consortium reaches financial close on 2 GW Saudi solar project
Masdar, GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco) have reached financial close on the 2 GW Al Sadawi solar project in Saudi Arabia. The financing includes $1.1 billion from eight regional and international banks.
Central African Republic starts building 50 MW of solar with 10 MWh of storage
UAE-based Global South Utilities has begun construction on a 50 MW solar project with 10 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Central African Republic.
Oman’s 500 MW Manah I solar project begins operating
Shanghai Electric has completed construction of the 500 MW Oman Manah I solar project, the company’s first project in the country.
Philippines to streamline net metering applications
Government agencies and utilities in the Philippines have agreed to reduce the red tape involved in applying to the country’s net metering program. As of May this year, there were more than 17,000 end-users registered under the program with an aggregate installed capacity of 157 MW.
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14.
Philippines secures financing for 125 MW Citicore solar project
A PHP 4.4 billion ($77.5 billion) project finance loan facility is supporting the development of the 125 MW Citicore Solar Pangasinan project, with construction scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
Malaysian group starts 243 MW solar, 172 MW/409 MWh BESS in Australia
Gentari Renewables Australia is developing 243 MW of solar alongside 172 MW/409 MWh of battery energy storage in the state of New South Wales. The project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in early 2027.
NIB, NORD/LB finance 182 MW of solar in Lithuania
The combined investment from the two banks totals €64 million ($74.7 million) and will be put towards the development of two new solar farms in Lithuania each with a capacity of 91 MW.
