EDF

The French utility will now partner with U.S.-based Off Grid Electric in Ghana.

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.

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.

The group’s unit specializing in solar module production, Photowatt will expand its ingot and wafer capacity from 50 MW to 500 MW, and will enter into a partnership with Canadian Solar and ECM Greentech. More details have also emerged on EDF’s 30 GW solar plan.

French energy giant, EDF has announced a 30 GW solar energy plan that is expected to be developed exclusively in France.

The renewable energy arm of the French utility and the Egyptian manufacturing company will build the PV facility at the Benban solar company.

The French energy giant is adding 5 MW of solar capacity to an operational 5 MW site in the commune of Montsinery-Tonnegrande.

Presented at EU PVSEC 2017, Amsterdam, CEA-INES and EDF have co-patented Solight, a new product that incorporates innovative features in the structure and materials used.

Government of France will invest total of €20 billion in five-year energy transition plan between 2018 and 2022, including €7 billion on renewables, €4 billion on cleaner vehicles and €9 billion on improved energy efficiency.

Southern California Edison will purchase 125 MW AC from the Maverick Solar (formerly Palen 1) Plant, which is expected to start delivering electricity on Dec. 1, 2020.