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.
Interview: after Saudi Arabia, how low can solar prices go?
The recent Saudi Arabian tender for 300 MW of solar PV saw a bid of $0.0178/kWh – the lowest price by far yet seen globally. Aymen Grira of French energy consultancy Altran discusses this bid, and explores the wider PV potential of the MENA region.
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.
French solar glass maker Sunpartner opens new production facility
The company has secured €15 million in financing for the new factory from the European Investment Bank.
Brazilian regulator gives nod to bidding rules for auction A-4 including solar
Government-run agency EPE had already pre-selected PV projects totaling 18 GW for the contest, which will be held on 18 December.
Goldbeck and Astronergy construct 15.5 MW solar plant in the Netherlands
The 15.5 MW project, planned for the Netherlands’ Groningen region, is expected to come online in December.
Acciona and Gransolar secure EPC contract to install 100 MW in Australia
The Spanish consortium will build FVR’s Lilyvale Solar Farm in the state of Queensland by the end of 2018.
REC Group brings globally successful channel programs to India
REC, one of the biggest European brand of PV panels, is expanding in India with Redington as designated partner.
