Lebanon issues RfP for 180 MW of solar
Lebanon’s authorities had received 256 bids for solar energy projects totaling 3 GW in the pre-selection phase of the tender process.
Russia launches 1.9 GW auction for solar, wind and hydropower
Monday was the first day of applications submission. Projects selected in the tender must be commissioned between 2018 and 2022.
University of Jordan announces 16 MW net metering PV tender
The University of Jordan has announced a new tender for a 16 MW photovoltaic net metering system and 5th June is the last day to purchase the tender documents. Investors can submit their offer by 28th August.
Spain to launch another 3 GW renewable energy auction before the summer
In the auction, which will be open to wind and PV power projects, all the projects not chosen in the 3 GW auction held two weeks ago will likely have another chance to compete.
Tunisia launches tender for 70 MW of solar
The Tunisian government hopes to allocate 210 MW of wind and solar capacity through the tender. Bids for PV projects must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2017.
India: TANGEDCO announces 1.5 GW solar tender
A total of 1.5 GW of solar in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is due to be tendered with the upper tariff limit set at INR 4 ($ 0.062)/kWh.
Israel to hold tender for over 150 MW of large-scale PV in July
In the latest tender for PV projects up to 12 MW held in March, the Israeli government allocated around 235 MW of solar capacity. Overall, the Middle Eastern country has reached cumulative PV capacity of over 900 MW.
German government releases draft of future joint auctions for solar and wind
Starting 2018, 400 MW of capacity will be allocated every year in joint auctions for wind and solar projects. German association BSW-Solar asks for a level playing field, and recommends other instruments to promote Germany’s Energy Transition.
Solar had no chance against wind in Spain’s renewable energy auction
Spanish solar association UNEF claims PV was discriminated against in the auction and announced it will appeal to the European Commission.
India’s tariffs sink lower
A downward trend for the solar tariffs in India continues, with a new record low produced in a tender for a 50 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan.
