Canadian Solar starts construction on 12.9 MW in Japan
The Chinese solar firm has announced the start of construction on two new solar power plants in Japan with a cumulative capacity of 12.9 MWp.
Burkina Faso commissions 33 MW PV plant
The country’s largest solar facility was officially inaugurated in the presence of French president Emmanuel Macron. The project was financed by France’s Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union.
Netherland’s Ballast Nedam expands into large-scale solar business
The Dutch construction group is currently developing four PV plants with a combined capacity of 50 MW in the Netherlands.
Danish Energy Agency releases draft plan for joint wind and solar auctions
The introduction of similar auctions was proposed by the government in the summer, and backed by the Danish People’s Party in September.
Wagner Solar, Ino Solar partner on 25 MW PV park in Turkey
The solar facility, located closed to Gaziantep in the south of the country, consists of 25 unlicensed sub-units of 1 MW each.
Portuguese government backpedals on tax for renewables
The leading party of Portugal’s left-wing government coalition, the Socialist Party, said that the extension of the CESE tax to renewables would have hindered the further development of clean energy across the country.
Harbor Star to acquire up to 75 MW solar in the Philippines
A subsidiary of Manila-based logistics firm, Harbor Star Shipping Services has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Astronergy Development Gensan (ADGI), which owns the rights to build a 25 MW solar project in the Philippines.
UK: Greencoat boosts solar portfolio by 75 MW, NI Water unveils £7 million project
In the past seven days, Northern Ireland has seen the sale of a 45 MW solar farm to U.K. investment firm, Greencoat Solar by BayWa; and the unveiling of a £7 million solar project by NI Water.
India releases roadmap for RE rollout, announces 20 GW manufacturing auction
The Indian government has unveiled a roadmap for achieving its 2022 renewable energy goals. It has also announced plans for a 20 GW auction to boost domestic RE manufacturing.
Portuguese Parliament says renewables are not exempt from tax
The CESE tax, so far paid only by conventional energy companies, will be extended to existing RE power plants under the special tariff regime.
