Japan awards 1.4 GW of BESS in second long-term auction
Japan allocated 1.4 GW of battery energy storage (BESS) in the latest round of its Long-Term Decarbonization Auction (LTDA). The results showed BESS was the most oversubscribed technology, with only a fifth of the bid capacity awarded.
Guatemala opens 1.4 GW energy auction
Guatemala has launched a 1.4 GW energy auction for renewable and low-emission projects to secure 15-year capacity contracts starting in 2030.
Germany allocates 2.63 GW in latest utility-scale PV tender
Germany’s latest auction for utility-scale solar concluded with prices ranging from €0.0399 ($0.0455)/kWh to €0.0488/kWh. The procurement exercise was significantly oversubscribed.
Bulgarian tender awards nearly 10 GWh of energy storage
Bulgaria’s standalone energy storage tender, which aimed to procure at least 3 GWh of cumulative usable capacity, ultimately awarded more than three times that amount.
Tanzanian utility issues EPC tender for 100 MW solar plant
Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd. (Tanesco) is seeking engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors for a 100 MW PV facility to be built in the country’s Shinyanga Region.
Poland’s $1 billion energy storage subsidy scheme opens for applications
The call for applications for the Electricity Storage and Related Infrastructure Programme, aimed at enhancing the stability of the Polish power grid, will remain open until May 30, 2025.
Switzerland unveils remuneration levels for C&I solar tenders
Switzerland’s government has outlined remuneration levels for its upcoming tenders on PV systems over 150 kW, set to open in mid-April.
Germany concludes rooftop PV tender with lowest bid of €0.079/kWh
The German authorities have allocated 317 MW in the nation’s latest rooftop PV tender. The final prices ranged from €0.0790 ($0.0852)/kWh to €0.0969/kWh.
Japan’s 23rd solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.030/kWh
Japan has allocated 93 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest bid came in at JPY 4.47 ($0.030)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 5.06/kWh.
Bangladesh launches 2.65 GW solar tender
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is tendering 14 solar power projects ranging in size from 105 MW to 250 MW.
