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South Africa opens 6th bidding window of REIPPPP
The 6th bidding round of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has actually opened for interested events.
Apr 12, 2022 // Plants, Storage, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, auctions, Africa, South Africa, tenders, mena, REIPPPP
Globeleq's Debt Restructuring Boosts South African Solar Power
Globeleq's debt restructuring for its solar plants in South Africa aims to reduce costs, lower electricity prices, and benefit local communities and shareholders.
Jan 19, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Globeleq
South Korea's biggest hybrid solar-wind project
A 133 MW hybrid solar-wind power plant linked to 242 MWh of storage is currently being built in a hilly area in South Korea. Chinese supplier JA Solar has provided the modules for the PV section.
Aug 27, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South Korea, JA Solar, Asia
Largest solar power stations in South Africa
Top biggest solar photovoltaic power stations in South Africa. (Updated 27 July 2021) See also: Solar Installers in South Africa Solar power
Apr 5, 2022
South Korea bets on tandem solar technologies
The South Korean federal government has actually released a new roadmap to support R&D activities in the solar industry. The paper shows the country's solar manufacturing market might be motivated to go with high-efficiency and also pricey panels based upon tandem solar cells.
Sep 3, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, South Korea, solar cells, Asia, MOTIE
Solar additions drive record low electricity costs in South Australia
South Australia saw record low daytime energy costs in the very first 3 months of this year, driven by a sharp uptake in renewable power sources, consisting of rooftop solar.
Apr 28, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Victoria, Australia, South Australia, queensland, Oceania, new south wales, rooftop solar, grid stability, Australian Energy Market Operator, Violette Mouchaileh, national electricity market
DSD increases USD 75m of extra tax equity from Bank of America
DSD Renewables claimed on Tuesday that it prepared USD 75 million (EUR 69.2 m) in tax equity financing with Bank of America so it could wage the realisation of a pipeline of dispersed generation (DG) solar projects this year.
May 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, bank of america, DSD
Dominion acquires 72-MW South Carolina solar project from First Solar
Dominion Energy has acquired a 72-MW solar project still under construction in Beaufort county, South Carolina, from First Solar.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, Dominion Energy, North America, South Carolina, Carolina, Keller Kissam
A South American Success Story In Renewables-- Chile
or moves electrical power. On top of that, Chile is likewise among three south american countries-- along with Bolivia as well as Argentina-- whose borders intersect
Nov 16, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, IEA, International Energy Agency, El Romero Solar Farm, Sierra Gorda Enel Solar PV Park, Sol de Lila Solar Power Park, The Concentrated Solar Power de Cerro Dominador Plant
Silfab Builds Solar Cell Factory in South Carolina
Canadian PV manufacturer Silfab Solar Inc has announced an investment of $150 million to construct a solar cell factory in South Carolina, creating 800 jobs and 2 GW of PV cells and 1.2 GW of modules a year. The project has been approved for job development credits.
Sep 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, South Carolina, Silfab Solar Inc
US Homeowners Reap Benefits of SMA America's Home Energy Solution
SMA America's Home Energy Solution provides grid stability and cost savings for homeowners, as well as modular design and easy upgrades for installers. The intuitive SMA 360° and Sunny Portal apps keep homeowners and installers connected for control and peace of mind.
Aug 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Software, USA, SMA, North America
Record 102 Bidders for 2.6 GW South Africa RE Tender
The high action indicates exactly how the tide has actually turned in favour of renewables in South Africa, otherwise a slow-moving transform to sustainable. Issues with its distribution companies has been condemned for much of the hold-ups in embracing renewable energy by South Africa.
Aug 27, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, tender, Africa, South Africa, dmre, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme, REIPPPP
South Africa increases licensing exception threshold for ingrained generation
South Africa's solar market has welcomed a new reform that will certainly raise the nation's licensing exception limit for ingrained generation projects from 1MW to 100MW.
Jun 12, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Grids, Policy, Africa, South Africa, embedded generation, sapvia, commercial and industrial
Scatec Reaches Financial Close on 273MW South African Solar
Scatec Solar has closed financing on 3 Grootfontein solar projects in South Africa with a combined capacity of 273MW. Construction to begin Q1 of 2024 and estimated to power 100,000 households. Financed by equity and $241m of project finance debt.
Jun 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Scatec, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
Duke Energy's 76-MW Solar Project in South Carolina
Duke Energy's innovative solar project near a nuclear plant in South Carolina aims to power the Pee Dee region sustainably, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy.
Mar 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Duke Energy, North America, South Carolina, PV Power Plant