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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes in Spanish important news from the last 7 days and published on various pv group portals.
Vietnam opens energy market to bilateral PPAs
The Vietnamese government has this week published new rules allowing direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) between independent power producers (IPPs) and energy consumers, according to state media. IPPs will now be able to sell power to end customers via the national grid or direct connection lines.
India launches several green hydrogen tenders
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has started accepting bids to build, own and operate a green hydrogen plant that will supply 10 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen. It says it will sign a 25-year gas purchase agreement with the successful bidder.
South Africa imposes 10% tariff on solar panel imports
South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has imposed a 10% tariff on solar panel imports to protect local manufacturers, attract investment and go deeper into the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal commitment from the industry, calling the timing “not ideal”.
UK solar capacity surpasses 16GW mark
Revised figures show UK solar capacity surpassed 16GW in 2023, thanks to the inclusion of the new distribution network operator (DNO). Provisional figures for the first quarter of 2024 show the pace of new capacity is slower than in the same period in 2023.
Maldives launches tender for grid-connected solar-plus-diesel power plants
The Government of Maldives is accepting bids for the design, supply and installation of grid-connected hybrid solar-diesel power plants. The projects will be built on nine inhabited islands in the country.
Australian state prioritizes pumped hydro projects
Three pumped hydro projects, totaling 1,035 MW/9,480 MWh of dispatchable capacity, are among six projects that have been declared critical infrastructure of state significance by the New South Wales government.
Germany records highest hourly electricity price in history
Spanish consultancy AleaSoft Energy Forecasting states that Germany recorded 2,325.83 euros (2,502.41 dollars)/MWh on June 26, the highest hourly electricity price in its history. The country also broke its historical record for daily solar production on June 25, with 433 GWh.
Mozambique launches tender for solar-plus-storage projects
Mozambique’s energy regulator has launched a tender for hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in several provinces. The deadline for applications is 13 September.
Italy installed 1,297 MW of photovoltaic power in the first quarter of the year
In the first quarter of 2024, 1,297 MW of photovoltaic power plants were installed, which represents a trend growth of 26%. This is evident from the Gaudí data from Terna prepared and disseminated by the ANIE Federation. |
