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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. Niger seeks consultants for 60 MW solar and storage project Niger Electricity Co. has requested expressions of interest from consultants to conduct feasibility, environmental and social impact studies for a 60 MW solar and storage project in western Niger. The deadline is December 2. Turkey aims to install 22.6 GW of solar power by end of 2025 The 2025 budget proposal by Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources sets a target of 22.6 GW of solar power installed by the end of next year, up from 18.8 GW this year. The ministry also plans to increase the share of domestic resources in electricity production, while reducing the proportion of natural gases. Tunisia launches tender for 200 MW solar power Tunisias Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has launched a new tender process for large-scale solar power. Tajikistan accepts bids to develop 200 MW of solar power Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is holding a tender for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of a 200 MW solar plant in western Tajikistan. The deadline for applications is 12 November 2024. Philippines could cancel more than 50 solar projects for missing deadlines The Philippines Department of Energy says at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face cancellation for missing deadlines. Saudi Arabias 3.7 GW solar tender attracts lowest bid of $0.0129/kWh Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced the shortlisted bidders for the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian governments renewable energy tender program. Belgian grid operator Fluvius is accelerating the deployment of smart meters for owners of photovoltaic systems Belgian grid operator Fluvius plans to install around 403,000 smart meters in solar-powered households by 2025, when their use will become mandatory. So far, the company has installed 553,500 smart meters in Flemish households with photovoltaic systems. India surpasses 90 GW of installed solar capacity India’s installed renewable energy capacity reached 201.46 GW as of the end of September 2024, of which 90.76 GW is from solar projects, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Residential PV prices in Germany fall by 25% in 12 months In addition to falling prices, comparison site Selfmade Energy shows that customers are now receiving significantly more offers than they were one or two years ago. Managing director Tim Rosengart assumes that price pressure on installers will continue in the coming months. Australia has 7.8 GW of utility-scale batteries under construction The volume of utility-scale battery energy storage projects under construction in Australia outpaced that of solar and wind projects combined in 2023 and the trend has intensified this year as batteries attract federal support. As coal-fired power plants close, developers and suppliers are enjoying a battery bonanza. |
