Patrick Jowett
Morocco could hit almost 3 GW of solar by 2028, says SolarPower Europe
Morocco could reach 2.97 GW of solar capacity by 2028 under a medium-case scenario, with potential to hit 4.35 GW in a high-growth outlook, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe.
Tanzania launches off-grid solar tender
A tender is open for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of an off-grid solar project in the Kasulu district of western Tanzania. The deadline for applications is April 11.
At high latitudes, vertical PV is more profitable in February than horizontal panels in June
A 248 kWp solar system deployed on the roof of Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadium was found to be more profitable in February than a comparative horizontal array in June. The vertical panels’ ability to generate more energy in winter months than horizontal equivalents helped save more money against Norway’s typically high electricity prices in winter.
Zimbabwe tenders 5 MW solar project
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is seeking an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to develop, finance, and operate a 5 MW solar project in Gutu district, with expressions of interest due by April 14.
Dutch startup developing large plant to generate heat, power from hydrogen
HyER Power, a Dutch hydrogen energy producer, is developing the first large-scale hydrogen power plant in the Netherlands capable of generating both electricity and heat. The plant is set to begin operations by the end of the year.
Bangladesh power agency tenders 120 MW of solar
Dhaka Electric Supply Co. (Desco), a Bangladeshi power distribution company, has launched a tender for 120 MW of on-grid solar, to be installed in eight lots of 15 MW. The deadline for applications is May 5.
Horizontal single-axis trackers key to reduce agricultural yield losses in agrivoltaics
Fraunhofer ISE researchers investigating the impact of single-axis trackers on energy yield and agricultural losses in agrivoltaics have found that their use created an optimal balance between light available for photosynthesis and light available for electricity production.
Belgian company challenges 800 W limit for plug-in solar panels in Flanders
Belgian smart energy firm Innovoltus is challenging a new rule from the Flanders energy agency in Belgium capping plug-in solar panels at 800 W per meter, arguing the region lacks authority to impose the limit. The move comes as the country begins sales of plug-in solar panels and home batteries ahead of an April 17 connection date.
Electricity prices fall across major European markets
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says average electricity prices fell across Europe last week, but France, Germany and Italy all broke their records for solar production on a single day in March.
West African climate finance platform seeks local experts
The West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance (WAA) is looking for experts in the region to support its work in its 17 member countries. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2025.
