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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.
India installs 12.1 GW of solar in H1
India installed around 9.6 GW of utility-scale solar, 1.8 GW of rooftop PV and 688 MW of off-grid capacity in the first half of 2024, or about 12.1 GW in total, according to a new report by JMK Research.
Maldives launches renewable energy tender for solar, storage and grid upgrades
The Maldives State Electricity Company (Stelco) has launched a renewable energy tender covering solar installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and grid extensions. The deadline for expressions of interest is 30 December.
Botswana signs contract for 100 MW solar plant
State-owned Botswana Power Corp. has signed a power purchase agreement with a consortium of Chinese and other companies to build a 100 MW solar plant in southern Botswana. The project is expected to begin generating by the end of 2025.
Australian rooftop solar hits 81% as demand hits record low
Power generation from rooftop solar continues to hit new milestones in Australia, meeting more than 80% of electricity demand in the state of South Australia over the weekend – the highest share so far this winter.
Denmark resumes subsidies for energy technology exports
Danish authorities have reopened a pool of subsidies to promote Danish energy technology exports, worth a total of 9.3 million Danish kroner ($1.36 million). Applications for the fund, which focuses on public-private partnerships, will be accepted until October 11.
A 100% Solar Indonesia by 2050
Indonesia has all the solar energy storage and pumped hydropower potential needed to become a solar giant by mid-century. On current trends, Indonesia will be the fourth largest producer of solar energy by 2050.
African Desert-to-Power initiative seeks consultants for solar mapping
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is seeking consultants to carry out a solar mapping exercise in seven of its member states: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda. The deadline for expressions of interest is 30 August.
Italy adds 3.34 GW of new solar in H1
Italy installed 3.34 GW of new solar in the first six months of 2024, bringing its total PV capacity to 33.62 GW at the end of June.
Philippines fast-tracks world’s largest 3.5 GW solar park
The Philippines’ Board of Investment has granted a green lane certificate to a solar project touted as the world’s largest to date. The accreditation will facilitate approval and permitting. |
