UK: 150 MW of new solar PV each month for next 12 months, says National Grid
National Grid, the UK’s transmission system operator, and the UK Office for National Statistics published separately some interesting data regarding the country’s solar PV sector.
Germany launches new auction for 200 MW of large-scale PV
The new bidding round includes incentives for projects on agricultural and grassland areas in disadvantaged regions such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg for the first time.
Dominican Republic: three PV projects totaling 133 MW announced for 2018
The three large-scale PV projects are being developed in the frame of the national plan for the development of renewable energies.
Engie takes full control of solar and wind unit Compagnie du Vent
The French energy giant has acquired 100% of its renewable energy subsidiary Compagnie du Vent. The unit has installed over 500 MW of PV capacity to date.
Netherlands pre-selects PV projects totaling 2.64 GW in first round of 2017 SDE+ program
Solar dominated the first round of the Netherlands’ 2017 SDE+ program for large-scale renewable energy projects, accounting for 69.4% of all preassigned capacity. Overall, 4,484 PV projects proposals totaling 2,647 MW were accepted.
Anesco completes 130 MW of UK projects ahead of ROC deadline
The British developer has completed PV projects totaling 130 MW in the UK. All the plants were connected in time for the 31 March 1.2 ROC deadline.
Iberdrola begins work on 100 MW solar park in Mexico
The Spanish developer said the project will be completed in 2018, and will sell power to private customers on the wholesale market.
Fortum switches on 70 MW PV plant in India
The Finnish power utility has completed its third large-scale PV plant in India. The 70 MW Bhadla solar park is located in the state of Rajasthan.
Tata Solar plans 100 MW PV project in Vietnam
The Indian solar company is planning to deploy 100 MW of PV capacity in Vietnam’s southern region of Binh Phuoc.
WEG to build two PV plants totaling 62 MW in eastern Brazil
The Brazilian engineering company will act as EPC contractor for the construction of two solar parks in the state of Paraiba. The two projects were selected in the country’s first two solar auctions.
