Algerian government expects reference price of $0.04/kWh for 4 GW solar tender
The Algerian Minister of Energy said that the reference price for the first round of the upcoming auction is not expected to surpass 4 DZD/kWh (approximately $0.04/kWh).
India misses 2016 renewable target by 5 GW
Despite installing record capacities of solar power, India’s renewable energy additions for financial year 2016-17 were 11,319.17 MW – some 5,340 MW below the targeted capacity, data shows.
USTDA helps Kenya build 40 MW solar-plus-storage power plant
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will partner with Kenya-based engineering services provider Xago Africa on the development of the project. U.S. battery maker Suniva will supply a battery that will be combined with the facility.
Sonae Capital acquires 10 MW solar facility in Portugal
The Portuguese company invested $31.8 million in the transaction. The solar park is located in Ferreira do Alentejo, in southern Portugal.
Tesla scales down solar deployment in Q1, readies Solar Roof
The first full quarter since Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity shows a 30% fall in watts of solar deployed, as the company focuses on preparations for the roll-out of its Solar Roof and Model 3 electric vehicle, including expanded battery production.
Czech Republic provides incentives for solar-plus-storage
The Czech government is supporting the adoption of solar-plus-storage solutions through a specific incentive program. Each kW of PV installed must be coupled with at least 5 kW of storage capacity.
Albania to launch auction for over 50 MW of solar
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will help the Albanian government to set up an auction mechanism for large-scale PV plants. Between 50 MW and 100 MW will be allocated in the first auction.
U.S. utilities try new tactics to discourage solar, but still aren’t getting what they want
The latest NCCETC report on state solar policies finds some new twists as part of an ongoing attempt by utilities to weaken the economics of customer-owned solar, but regulators still mostly aren’t on board.
Neoen commissions 101 MW solar facility in El Salvador
The project consists of a 76 MW unit selected in an energy auction, and a 25 MW section selling power to a local power distributor.
Video: Solar Premium booth at Hannover Messe
The recent Hannover Messe brought together pv magazine and six leading partners at a special Solar Premium booth at the show’s Integrated Energy Plaza.
