Senegal commissions another 30 MW solar park
The Ten Merina solar facility was built by Engie’s subsidiary, Solairedirect. The project was financed by French investment firm, Meridiam and Proparco.
German scientists claim inhomogeneous perovskite films are highly functional
Contrary to common belief, holes in perovskite films may not always negatively affect the performance of perovskite-based solar cells, according to recent research from the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB).
Saudi Arabia to tender seven PV projects totaling 3.3 GW in 2018
The launch of the series of tenders was confirmed to pv magazine by Turki Mohammed Al Shehri, the head of the Saudi Renewable Energy Project Development Office.
Seasonal patterns show a need for more solar in the U.S. electricity mix
An abundance of hydroelectric power and wind is pushing up renewable energy in the spring months, but there is a need for more power during the summer peak, as well as issues with the geographic location of resources.
China drags global clean energy investment to $333.5bn in 2017, finds BNEF
Despite approximate 25% fall in solar costs per MWh against 2015, last year saw more than $333 billion invested in clean energy, with global solar deployment figures topping 53 GW, finds new Bloomberg New Energy Finance report.
Fotowatio to build large-scale hybrid wind-solar facility in Chile
The project was selected by the Chilean government in November’s renewable energy auction.
Masdar, EDF sign MOU to develop sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid sector
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and EDF SA, the parent company of the EDF Group, to develop off-grid projects in sub-Saharan African countries.
Germany’s Innogy unveils ambitious solar expansion plans
The renewable energy subsidiary of German power company, RWE aims to build more solar power projects in the Netherlands, Germany and the U.S., and has signed a new agreement for 1 GW of PV in Canada.
Shell to acquire 44% stake in US solar developer Silicon Ranch
The pioneering US solar developer will now be backed by Europe’s largest oil and gas company.
EDF energizes 115 MW solar park in Chile
The Santiago solar plant, located near the country’s capital city, Santiago, will sell its output to local power distributors and to the spot market.
