Caribbean has potential to unlock solar-to-X economy
The Caribbean stands to benefit from low-cost renewable energy solutions, reducing the energy system cost, mitigating climate risks, and driving a clean energy transition. With solar PV as the cornerstone technology, the region is poised to transition to a solar-to-X Economy, leveraging its abundant renewable resources to achieve carbon neutrality.
Australia accelerates approval for 25 GW of renewables projects
More than 16 GW of solar and wind generation and approximately 6 GW of energy storage projects could benefit from an accelerated environmental approvals process as the Australian government works to deliver critical infrastructure needed to achieve its clean energy targets, including 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
Somalia kicks off solar-plus-storage tender
The Somali government is running a tender for the development of a 12 MW solar/36 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the northeastern part of the country. The deadline for applications is May 5.
Sri Lanka moves ahead with 100 MW solar project
The Sri Lankan government has approved the land transfer for a 100 MW solar project in the south. The site will be handed over to the Sustainable Energy Authority to advance the project.
Serbia adds 80 MW of solar in 2024
Serbia’s solar market is set to expand with a 3.9 GW project pipeline and 80 MW added in 2024, bringing total capacity above 200 MW, the country’s renewable energy association tells pv magazine.
Kenya launches tender for 80 MW of solar
Kenya has launched a tender for two 40 MW solar projects in its southern regions. Apex consultancy is leading the search for an engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the Isinya and Makueni solar farms, both set to develop in Kajiado and Makueni counties.
Uganda tenders for solar energy packages at water supply schemes
Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment has opened a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of four solar energy packages for water supply schemes across the country. Applications are due by March 27, 2025.
China Huadian begins working on 19.24 GW wind-solar-coal-storage project
China Huadian has started building a 19.24 GW wind-solar-coal-storage project in China’s Qinghai province. The $11 billion project will deliver 36.5 TWh of electricity per year to Guangxi province.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unfreezes $7 billion Solar for All grant program
The announcement comes after the EPA instantly froze the funds last month.
Papua New Guinea opens tender for solar-plus-storage minigrid
The United Nations Office for Projects Services has kicked off a tender for the development and construction of a solar and battery storage minigrid in Papua New Guinea. The deadline for applications is March 24, 2025.
