Japan’s 16th solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.065/kWh
Japan’s latest procurement exercise was open to PV projects above 250 kW in size. The lowest price came in at JPY 9 ($0.065)/kWh, with 119.7 MW of allocated capacity.
Indian state launches tender for 100 MW of floating solar
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) is seeking developers to set up 100 MW of floating solar capacity across the Indian state of Punjab.
Morocco unveils selected bidders for 400 MW solar tender
The Moroccan authorities are tendering a solar complex that combines 400 MWp of PV and two hours of storage.
Chile releases bidding terms for 5,400 GWh renewables, storage auction
The Chilean authorities want to contract 5,400 GWh of power from renewable energy, while also including battery storage. The selected developers will secure 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Indian state of Gujarat tenders 1.2 GW of PV
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has launched a tender to develop 1.2 GW of PV projects (including 600 MW under s greenshoe option).
Germany wraps up rooftop PV tender with average price of €0.1018/kWh
The German authorities reviewed 342 MW of bids and selected 191 MW of projects in the nation’s sixth tender. The final prices ranged between €0.0880 ($0.0959)/kWh and €0.1080/kWh. The final average price was €0.1018/kWh.
Australian miner QEM shortlists bidders for 1 GW wind-solar tender
QEM has shortlisted three non-binding indicative bids to develop, own and operate 1 GW of proposed wind and solar energy to power its planned vanadium mining and oil shale project in Queensland, Australia.
India wraps up 800 MW solar tender with $0.030/kWh tariff
SAEL Industries has secured the biggest slice of 400 MW in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s tender for 800 MW solar in India, with an additional 800 MW under a greenshoe option.
South Korea announces results of latest nationwide solar inspections
The South Korean authorities have identified 5,359 examples of illegal subsidy use for renewable energy plants selected in tenders between 2019 and 2021.
Greece launches 1 GW storage tender
Greece’s energy regulator has announced three separate auctions for standalone energy storage systems connected to electricity transmission networks. The application process for the first auction, which involves 400 MW of energy storage, will be open until July 10.
