Sudan preps to launch FIT scheme for solar and renewables
The FIT program, which is being developed with the support of the UNDP, is expected to encourage grid-connected renewable energy projects as well as off-grid generation.
Mongolia gets $54.4 million to improve grid and build 10 MW solar plant
The two projects will be funded by the World Bank and the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Program under the Strategic Climate Fund
Nicaragua reduces ceiling price for solar by 40%
The government of the Central American country has approved the new reference price band for the new contracts for power generation from renewable sources.
Spain’s upcoming 3 GW renewable energy auction expected to be held on July 18
Only solar and wind power projects will compete in the auction. Wind, however, will probably have the largest share as the bidding rules remain unchanged.
Norwegian researchers develop new solar panel cleaning robot
The new robot may make manual cleaning of large-scale solar PV plants a thing of the past.
French Development Agency finances solar project in Bolivia with €11.5 million
The 50 MW Planta Solar Fotovoltaica Oruro project is scheduled for completion in 2018. Bolivia’s power utility ENDE is currently reviewing 16 bids for the projects.
Deloitte says millennials are driving solar expansion
According to Deloitte’s annual “Resources 2017 Study – Energy Management: Sustainability & Progress,” grid parity, driven by technological advances and plunging prices, has allowed consumers and businesses to choose clean energy over more traditional fossil-fuel options, with increasing solar use being most consumers’ top priority.
Russia allocates 520 MW of PV capacity in 2017 renewable energy auction
The auction was open to solar, wind and hydropower. Projects selected in the tender must be commissioned between 2018 and 2022.
EDF announces financial close for phase III of Dubai’s 1 GW solar plant
An undisclosed sum was provided by seven different lenders for the 800 MW third phase of the giant solar park.
EBRD and CTF provide $ 44.5 million for solar park in Kazakhstan
The 50 MW Burnoye Solar-2 project will require a total investment of approximately $80 million and will be located in the southern region of Zhambyl.
