SunPower commissions 100 MW solar park in Chile
The facility, which is located in the region of Coquimbo, will sell power to the Metro of the country’s capital city, Santiago under a long-term PPA.
Foresight announces Spain’s first solar PPA
The British investement firm said its 3.9 MW solar facility currently under construction in the southern region of Murcia will sell electricity to the power provider Energya-VM under a 10-year PPA.
Akuo Energy to build 50 MW PV farm in Indonesia
France’s Akuo Energy has achieved a milestone in the development of a 50 MW solar PV plant in Bali, Indonesia. pv magazine explores how the project fits in with the country’s new renewable energy law.
Adani Australia signs PPA for Rugby Run solar plant in Queensland, Australia
Adani Australia is planning to construct a 300 MW and 10 0MW solar PV farm at Rugby Run in Queensland and Whyalla, South Australia, respectively.
First ever solar PPA signed in Sweden
Swedish renewable energy company Eneo Solutions AB was awarded a PPA for a 745 kW rootop PV project by the municipality of Järfälla through a tender process.
Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy signs deal for 100 MW project
Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of heavyweight module manufacturer Canadian Solar has signed power purchase agreement for a 100 MW PV project to be located in Kings County, Central California.
Canadian Solar to build 80.6 MW power plant in Brazil
Canadian Solar today announced the acquisition of an 80.6 MW PV project to be located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project received a 20-year PPA in Brazil’s second reserve auction, and will sell power to the Electrical Energy Commercialization Chamber.
Iberdrola begins construction on first large-scale projects in Mexico
The Spain based multi-national is building two projects in Mexico with a total capacity of 270 MW. Both projects are expected to be operational by the end of 2018.
Argentina to authorize private PPAs between large power consumers and renewable energy producers
A draft of the new rules was submitted to public consultation by the Argentinean government. The new regulation, if implemented, would authorize the sale of power to large industrial power consumers by direct agreement.
Enel connects 158 MW of PV in Brazil
Through its Brazilian subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações, Italian developer Enel has completed two projects in Brazil’s north-eastern state of Bahia, with a total capacity of 158 MW.
