Scatec Solar welcomes Africa50 as investor in 100 MW Nigerian solar project
The Norwegian solar park developer signs joint development agreement with Africa50, an African infrastructure fund that is sponsored by the African Development Bank, to bring funding and support to the 100 MW Nova Scotia solar park.
TerraForm Power expects to break even in 2017
In a conference call the yieldco says that sale of 376 MW of solar projects in the UK is at an advanced stage, and gave additional information on financial metrics.
Huawei and BayWa r.e. partner up on procurement contract
German solar developer BayWa r.e. has signed a Global Procurement Framework Contract with Chinese technology company Huawei, for the supply of an initial target volume of 400 MW of Huawei’s inverters, as Huawei continues its expansion into various international markets.
EDF’s 77.5 MW Vulcan Solar project in Canada receives approval
EDF EN Canada announced that it has received approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to construct a 77.5 MW solar PV plant in Vulcan County, Canada, which will become the largest solar plant in Western Canada, and will make up part of a hybrid renewable energy project.
Abengoa to restart work on 100 MW project in Chile
Spanish renewable energy company Abengoa announced that it will immediately restart construction on the exciting Atacama Desert solar project in Chile, where a 100 MW PV plant and a 110 MW solar thermal plant will look to take advantage of the world’s most concentrated solar radiation.
Australia solar farm announces new tender ….. for sheep
The owners of the Mugga Lane Solar Park in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are looking for one more addition to their almost complete 13MW power station – and it’s not battery storage.
10 Indian states account for 90% of country’s large-scale solar, finds Mercom Capital
State-by-state analysis of India’s installed ground-mount and large-scale solar pipeline finds that the country’s solar strength is centered on just ten states.
Morocco’s PV: 170 MW tender concluded; new solar and energy storage tender under way
Masen, Morocco’s public agency for the renewable energies, has provided to pv magazine details of the country’s latest solar PV developments. This is exciting news that will lead to Morocco adding some hundreds of new solar photovoltaic installations in the immediate years.
Masdar signs PPA with Jordan’s NEPCO for 200 MW solar plant
The UAE-based clean energy developer has agreed a PPA deal for its 200 MW PV plant in Jordan with the Kingdom’s National Electric Power Company.
Canada’s Alberta government aims for 50% solar power
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs, replacing existing green energy contracts that are set to expire.
