Malaysia emerging as key PV investment target — BMI
The enthusiastic response earlier this month to Malaysia’s second competitive auction for large-scale PV projects highlights the country’s growing importance as a destination for clean-energy investment, with non-hydro renewables capacity to rise from 1.4 GW last year to 3.4 GW by 2026, according to a new report.
Haiti inaugurates the largest smart-grid in the Caribbean
A smart-grid project combining PV generation and battery storage has been unveiled in Haiti. The project is the result of collaboration between the Biohaus Foundation and relief organization NPH Germany. The project will substantially reduce the nation’s reliance on diesel generators.
Bali’s PV potential shines in ADB mapping study
The island of Bali could produce as much as 115,371.9 GWh of electricity per year — far above its projected requirement of just 4,992.7 GWh per year by 2019 — and solar offers the greatest potential for future development, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
UK researchers launch PV generation forecasting tool
A team of researchers at the University of Sheffield has developed a service to forecast energy generation levels from PV up to three days in advance, allowing grid operators to make decisions further in advance, lowering costs and increasing the efficiency of electricity systems.
Egypt: First project contracts signed under EBRD framework
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today announced the completion of financing for two 50 MW PV projects, to be built as part of the 1.8 GW Benban Solar complex in Egypt’s Aswan province.
Standards Australia to consult industry on proposed storage rules
Standards Australia wrapped up public consultation last week on a draft standard for battery storage, setting the stage for the development of a comprehensive framework for future deployment.
Datang posts $81.2 million net profit in H1
China Datang Corporation Renewable Power’s net profit more than doubled in the first half of 2017 to CNY 541.77 million ($81.2 million), as utilization hours of its solar projects rose from from the preceding year.
Researchers create solar cell and inverter in single device
Researchers from Spain based organization nanoGUNE have developed a solar cell which, through the use of magnetic electrodes, is able to serve as its own inverter.
India: MAHAGENCO tenders 110 MW of solar
Bids have been invited for 110 MW of grid-connected solar projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in two separate tenders with September 26 as the submission deadline.
Ireland: 10 MW PV project rejected by council
A solar plant planned by developer Gaelectric on a site north of Dublin has failed to receive approval from the local council, according to reports from the Irish Independent.
