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.
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.
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.
Eon and Enel trade power using Blockchain technology for the first time
The two European utilities have set up a decentralized marketplace with other partners. The direct trade via Blockchain should help to save costs.
Oil giant Total enters power business in France
The French oil company, which is also the largest shareholder of .U.S solar module manufacturer SunPower, will start a multimedia advertising campaign beginning on Oct. 8.
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.
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.
Denmark allocates $16.5 million in incentives for solar up to 1 MW
The new incentive scheme is capped at 35 MW and is expected to grant a special tariff ranging from $0.10 to $0.12 per kWh.
Ethiopia launches tender for two 125 MW solar plants
The tender is part of the government plan to develop up to 500 MW of solar PV via the World bank’s Scaling Solar program.
Green Climate Fund provides another $110 million for solar and renewables in Kazakhstan
Funds comprise $106 million in concessional finance and $4 million in technical assistance grant.
