Interview: Large-scale PV in Brazil should be perfect fit for auction, says solar association president
The Brazilian government is preparing to contract new large-scale PV projects in a new auction to be held in December. The president of the Brazilian solar association ABSOLAR has explained to pv magazine details of the new competition and has also described the future scenarios of utility-scale solar in Brazil.
Russia may auction off just 57 MW of solar in 2018
Overall, the Russian government is reportedly set to allocate around 1 GW of renewable energy capacity next year, but wind is expected to have the largest share.
European Investment Bank partners with International Solar Alliance, confirms €800m ($940m) Indian RE support scheme
The EIB has also confirmed that it will provide $940 million in financial support for Indian renewable Energy.
Jemse breaks ground on 300 MW solar park in Argentina
The 300 MW solar park, which consists of the three 100 MW Cauchari projects – 1, 2 and 3 – is being developed by local government-run company Jemse SE.
Belgium: Wallonia publishes new incentive levels for Qualiwatt program
Under the Qualiwatt program, homeowners operating a rooftop PV system of up to 10 KW are entitled to have a deduction on their power bill that is proportionate to the household income.
Eon and Enel trade power using Blockchain technology for the first time
The two European utilities have set up a decentralized marketplace with other partners. The direct trade via Blockchain should help to save costs.
Ghana ratifies framework agreement on International Solar Alliance
Via the International Solar Alliance, the African country may soon have access to a portion of a $10 billion renewable energy credit facility from India, which is the driving force behind the alliance.
Oil giant Total enters power business in France
The French oil company, which is also the largest shareholder of .U.S solar module manufacturer SunPower, will start a multimedia advertising campaign beginning on Oct. 8.
Haiti eliminates custom duties on imports of PV products
The new measure is included in the finance act for 2017-2018, which was approved by the Haiti Parliament in early September.
Brazilian regulator gives nod to bidding rules for auction A-4 including solar
Government-run agency EPE had already pre-selected PV projects totaling 18 GW for the contest, which will be held on 18 December.
