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IEA, IRENA join forces to prompt redesign of energy markets

Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2017 will see the presentation of a joint report by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and International Energy Agency (IEA), their first ever collaboration with an eye on decarbonization of global energy system.

Turkey’s 1 GW Konya solar PV tender concludes at $0.0699 per kWh

The consortium of Kalyon Enerji and Hanwha Q Cells has won Turkey’s 1 GW solar PV tender, which was held today.

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Meyer Burger signs $15m deal for PERC cell tooling upgrade

Existing Asian customer places order for the Swiss firm’s MAiA 2.1 upgrade cell coating platform. Delivery and commissioning expected in second quarter of the year.

India update: Tamil Nadu issues tender call for 500 MW solar, while 750 MW of solar to be retendered in Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has invited bids for development of ultra mega solar park in the state. In Karnataka, the National Thermal Power Corporation retenders 750 MW of solar capacity at the Pavagada Solar Park.

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Eni, Sonatrach start construction on 10 MW PV plant in Algeria

Italian oil producer Eni and Sonatrach — an Algerian state-owned company that specializes in the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources — have broken ground on a 10 MW solar facility in southern Algeria.

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Namibia publishes tariffs for net-metering

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced the new rates applicable to PV systems installed under the government’s net-metering scheme. The new mechanism was introduced by the government in November 2016. PV projects up to 500 kVa can be developed under the scheme.

Edra to complete 50 MW in Malaysia by early 2018

The Kuala Lumpur-based independent power producer (IPP) will finish building the project in the state of Kedah by the first quarter of 2018.

Sweden may launch probe into building permits for PV

The Swedish government has signalled plans to start discussions on implementing regulatory changes that could allow homeowners to install PV modules without first obtaining a special permit.

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Philippines government backs construction of 150 MW solar farm

The Department of Energy for the Philippines has issued support for proposed Concepcion Solar Farm for the province of Tarlac as part of government’s push to energize all households by 2022.

UK: Lightsource connects 50 MW of new solar capacity ahead of ROC deadline

The leading British solar energy developer has connected 14 new solar parks in England, Scotland and Wales well ahead of the March 31 deadline for 1.2 ROC eligibility.

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