Pilar Sánchez Molina
Brazil allocates 166 MW of solar in A-4 auction
The Brazilian authorities awarded around 950 MW of renewables capacity in the nation’s latest auction, including 183 MW of wind, 400 MW of thermal capacity, and 189.5 MW of small-sized hydroelectric power. The final average price for solar came in at $0.0376/kWh.
Global online database for solar parks above 20 MW
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) has launched a new open-source online tool that lists large-scale solar plants in 148 countries.
Kiwa Deutschland acquires PI Berlin
Kiwa Deutschland has acquired PI Berlin for an undisclosed sum, but the technical consultancy will retain its name and structure.
EBRD due diligence efforts highlight importance of supply chain transparency
Evidence of the extent to which the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investigating public allegations made against PV manufacturers has been highlighted in its due diligence processes. As a multilateral financial institution supporting renewable projects in many countries, smaller banks may mirror the EBRD’s efforts. pv magazine spoke with PI Berlin Managing Director Asier Ukar about the current state of solar supply-chain traceability systems.
UK investor supports 10.5 GW wind-solar project in Morocco with submarine cable
UK-based Xlinks plans to build 10.5 GW of wind and solar in Morocco and sell the power in the United Kingdom. London-based investment firm Octopus Energy said it joined forces with the project developer, Xlinks, to help it move forward with construction.
Storage-linked 5 MW floating PV plant goes online in Portugal
Portuguese utility EDP has switched on a new 5 MW floating solar array at the Alqueva hydropower dam.
Mondragon to supply 100 MW module production line to Solarge
Mondragon will install a 100 MW manufacturing line in the third quarter at Solarge’s factory in the Netherlands. Production is scheduled to start by the end of this year.
Chile wants to build up second-life solar module industry
Chile is launching a new initiative to reuse PV modules via a public-private partnership involving Enel Green Power.
Trimaran-shaped floating PV system design from Spain
The proposed system architecture is claimed to offer more stability compared to conventional floating structures and reduces by up to 93% the contact area of the system with the water. The first system prototype was recently developed on a water reservoir in Alava, in the northeastern territory of the Basque Country.
New method for long-term prediction of renewables generation in Europe
Developed by scientists in Spain, the new methodology is claimed to be capable of mitigating energy crises in Europe through climate predictions.
