Enel sells 80% of 1 GW large-scale solar in Mexico
The transaction is worth $1.35 billion and includes another 700 MW of wind power plants. The majority interest in the projects was sold to Canada-based CDPQ and CKD Infraestructura México.
Dubai has 17 MW of solar installed under net metering
The Shams Dubai initiative encourages DEWA residential and commercial customers to install rooftop PV systems under net metering in order to reduce their energy bills.
Suriname to host its first MW-sized PV projects
Three solar plants will be built in the South American country under the framework of a broader project to expand the grid capabilities of local power utility EBS.
Essel Infraprojects installs 55 MW solar in two Indian states
Essel Infraprojects, part of Essel Group, has added 55 MW of solar in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, bringing its total installed PV capacity to 220 MW nationwide.
Jemse breaks ground on 300 MW solar park in Argentina
The 300 MW solar park, which consists of the three 100 MW Cauchari projects – 1, 2 and 3 – is being developed by local government-run company Jemse SE.
Belgium: Wallonia publishes new incentive levels for Qualiwatt program
Under the Qualiwatt program, homeowners operating a rooftop PV system of up to 10 KW are entitled to have a deduction on their power bill that is proportionate to the household income.
Slovenia launches tender for large-scale solar, renewables and co-generation
The tender will be open to solar projects not exceeding 10 MW, while its incentive budget will be €10 million.
Russian scientists study potential of crystalline solvates for increasing efficiency of perovskite cells
Scientists at Moscow, Moscow State University (MSU) have explained how altering the ratio of components forming light absorbing layers of a perovskite solar cell influences the structure of created films and battery efficiency.
Ghana ratifies framework agreement on International Solar Alliance
Via the International Solar Alliance, the African country may soon have access to a portion of a $10 billion renewable energy credit facility from India, which is the driving force behind the alliance.
Haiti eliminates custom duties on imports of PV products
The new measure is included in the finance act for 2017-2018, which was approved by the Haiti Parliament in early September.
