IRENA seeks consultant for solar feasibility study in Ukraine
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is seeking a consultancy to conduct a feasibility study for a utility-scale solar plant in Ukraine, with applications due Dec. 23.
Mexico advances new wave of large-scale solar and storage projects
Mexico is seeing a surge of large-scale solar and battery storage proposals across multiple states following an October decree that sets clearer rules for private energy investments.
German developer commissions nation’s largest solar carport
Germany has brought a 17 MW photovoltaic carport online in Riedstadt, Hesse, spanning 76,000 square meters. It is expected to generate about 17 GWh per year, according to project developer Nawasol.
Plenitude tests perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules in utility-scale installation pilot
The Italian renewable energy company said it will validate Swift Solar’s 28% efficiency perovskite-silicon tandem technology in a utility-scale project.
Naturgy, BlueNewables build 1 MW offshore solar plant in Spain
Naturgy and BlueNewables are developing a 1 MW floating solar installation off Spain’s Mediterranean coast, with two 500 kW units designed for open-sea operation and scheduled to begin testing in 2026.
Community-based energy trading system for home solar-plus-storage
A research team led by Washington State University has developed a cloud-based system for trading and sharing energy from solar panels and batteries within a neighbourhood. The concept displayed potential energy cost savings of around 12% over a five-day test period.
Kyrgyzstan, Hungary sign $300 million solar development deal
Kyrgyzstan’s National Investment Agency and Hungary’s Electron Holding have agreed to develop up to 300 MW of solar capacity in Kyrgyzstan with planned investments of $300 million.
Technique Solaire buys Iberdrola’s French renewables unit
Technique Solaire says it is acquiring 100% of Iberdrola Renouvelables S.A.S., expanding its French onshore wind and solar portfolio with 118 MW of operating assets and a 639 MW development pipeline.
Hydro Tasmania seeking 1,500 GWh new solar, wind
Hydro Tasmania is seeking to increase its renewable energy generation to meet growing energy demand and support the Australian state’s industrial expansion.
Indian utility seeks land for new grid-connected solar project
NLC India Ltd. says it has issued a tender for contractors to secure and develop 1,850 acres across multiple states for a solar power project connected to India’s inter-state transmission system (ISTS) on behalf of NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL).
