Russia’s RE auction concludes with surprisingly low bids
Hevel Solar and Fortum won the 148.5 MW worth of solar PV projects awarded in the auction. The Finnish utility, however, proposed a project CAPEX, which was almost half that of the Russian company’s.
Jordan: New policy allows public institutions to build, own 10 MW PV plants
Jordan’s Government has approved a new policy allowing all public institutions in the country to build and own a solar PV plant up to 10 MW. The first to benefit, Mutah University has launched a 10 MW tender.
Kyocera JV inaugurates 13.7 MW floating PV plant in Japan
A joint venture between Kyocera Corporation and Tokyo Century Corporation has completed a 13.7 MW floating solar PV plant in Japan.
Canadian Solar sells another 3 PV plants in China
Canadian Solar Inc. has sold another three of its solar PV plants to Shenzhen Energy Nanjing Holding Co., Ltd. The undisclosed revenue will be recognized in the company’s Q4 2017 earnings.
South Africa: All oustanding solar PPAs can find a workable solution
South African consultant and PV expert Chris Ahlfeldt has explained to pv magazine how the impasse of the outstanding PPAs of round 3.5 and 4 of the country’s REIPPPP program may affect solar PV less than other renewable energy technologies. The PPAs relate to twelve large-scale solar projects totaling 813 MW selected in round 4.
Bulgaria: municipality of Devnya preps to host 180 MW solar plant
The project is expected to be built by local company 4B Solar in three phases by the end of 2022.
Kazakhstan’s Akmola Region prepares to host 100 MW solar power plant
The $165 million PV plant will be constructed by local company KBEnterprises with the support of ABB.
Atlas plugs in 110 MW solar park in central Chile
Power produced by the Quilapilún PV station will be sold to the regulated market under a PPA awarded to the project in an auction held by local power distributors in 2014.
Armenia pre-qualifies 10 developers for 55 MW solar tender
Through the tender, the Armenian government will build the country’s first large-scale PV plant as part of its six-year $58 million solar program.
Mexican authorities approve 90 MW solar project
The solar park will consist of three 30 MW facilities located in Matamoros in the Mexican state of Coahuila.
