Portuguese government sets up task-force to fast-track solar investments
The new entity will have to provide an analysis on the current processes for the approval of utility-scale solar PV projects, and propose new mechanisms for making more room for solar in the local congested grid.
Hydrogen, don’t give up!
For decades, hydrogen has been sold to us as the energy carrier of the future. You might not want to hear it anymore, because the future never seems to start. But times will change as recent developments in Germany indicate, writes Berlin-based renewable energy consultant, Stephan Franz.
Ukraine’s DTEK to build 200 MW solar park
The largest energy provider in Ukraine will construct the large-scale facility along with Chinese engineering company, China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). Once completed, the solar park with be the country’s largest PV power plant.
Panda Green reports increase in turnover, declining net profit
The Chinese solar PV developer increased the combined capacity of its solar plant portfolio by 62% to 2 GW last year. Total revenue for last year reached around $241 million.
Brazilian PV market is maturing faster than expected – comment
The strong performance delivered by PV in Wednesday’s auction has demonstrated the solid market fundamentals of Brazil’s solar sector, and an improving competitive landscape. The winners of the auction included both major international players and local companies. Despite the auction’s surprising outcome, which was also driven by cheaper equipment and a stronger Real, PV technology will not be included in the upcoming A-6 auction.
Tunisia to issue 300 MW tender for large-scale solar
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. The tender is set to be published on April 27.
Engie wins Senegal’s 60 MW PV tender with bids under €0.040/kWh
The French energy giant will now build a solar PV power plant in Tauba, central Senegal, which will sell power at €0.0380 per kWh, while a second plant selling electricity at €0.0398 per kWh will be constructed in Kahone.
RE generation capacity topped 2,179 GW in 2017 – IRENA
According to the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), global renewable energy (RE) generation capacity hit 2,179 GW last year. Leading the charge were renewable hydro, onshore wind and solar PV.
Sunlight Financial raises $225M for residential solar loans
The US residential solar finance provider sees the capital covering approximately 9,000 solar loans at $25,000 each.
Vattenfall resorts to crowdfunding for its Dutch PV projects
Nuon, the Dutch subsidiary of Swedish energy giant, Vattenfall, is offering bonds to its customers, as well as to customers of other power providers, in order to raise additional funds for the financing of its solar project pipeline in the Netherlands.
