Interview: Large-scale PV in Brazil should be perfect fit for auction, says solar association president
The Brazilian government is preparing to contract new large-scale PV projects in a new auction to be held in December. The president of the Brazilian solar association ABSOLAR has explained to pv magazine details of the new competition and has also described the future scenarios of utility-scale solar in Brazil.
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.
France reveals winners of 150 MW tender
The French government has announced that 310 projects were selected in the second 150 MW round of its 1.45 GW tender scheme for rooftop PV. The next round will be held in November.
Victoria announces 650 MW auction, new targets
The state government of Victoria has launched a tender for 650 MW of solar and wind capacity — which it claims is the biggest renewables auction in Australia — in support of fresh legislation that will set new renewables targets through 2025.
India: MAHAGENCO tenders 110 MW of solar
Bids have been invited for 110 MW of grid-connected solar projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in two separate tenders with September 26 as the submission deadline.
Sri Lanka launches tender for 10 MW solar project
The solar facility will sell power to local utility Ceylon Electricity Board under a long-term PPA. Bids must be submitted by August 15.
France’s 500 MW tender for large-scale solar concludes with average price of €55.5 /MWh
Overall, the French government allocated 507.6 MW in the tender, which was open to ground-mounted PV systems between 500 kW and 17 MW in size.
Algeria’s 4 GW solar tender delayed, again
The country’s new minister for renewable energy said that a special committee for the tender will be now established, and that the results of the review will be published together with her new action plan for renewables.
India: TEDA tendering 500 MW solar park in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) is on the lookout for a developer for a 500 MW solar park.
Armenia receives 21 bids for 55 MW solar tender
The tendered 55 MW solar plant is part of the country’s six-year $58 million solar program.
