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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes important news from the past 7 days in Spanish.
Indonesian think tank says country at crossroads when it comes to energy transition
The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) says 2025 will be a crucial year for Indonesia’s energy transition as the country has failed to meet its targets in recent years. It seeks to shift fossil fuel subsidies to renewables and urges the government to implement a clear and measurable plan for the next national energy policy.
UK government seeks developers for solar project in Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a tender for an 875kW solar farm to be built at its base in Cyprus. The deadline for expressions of interest is 14 January 2025.
Gibraltar opens tender for rooftop solar panels
The Government of Gibraltar is seeking developers to install rooftop solar systems at selected locations across the British Overseas Territory. It will also consider proposals for solar canopies and floating solar panels as part of the tender. The closing date for expressions of interest is 24 January 2025.
New EU battery regulations are on the way
Manufacturers and suppliers of batteries for photovoltaic energy storage must comply with stricter requirements under the new EU battery regulations. Many companies are still unsure what this means for their product design, processes and management systems. Yalcin Ölmez, Head of Operational and Investment Risks at German testing body TÜV SÜD, explains what companies need to consider from now on.
Czech parliament approves plan to retroactively reduce solar feed-in tariffs
The lower house of the Czech parliament has approved a plan to retroactively reduce solar feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar projects built between 2009 and 2010. The local solar sector has continued to criticise the planned legislative changes, which still need approval by the upper house.
France installed 3.5 GW of new solar in January-September period
France added an additional 3.5 GW of solar power during the first three quarters of this year, compared to 2.3 GW during the same period in 2023. The countrys total installed solar capacity now stands at 23.7 GW, including 22.9 GW in mainland France.
New report urges Australia to reduce dependence on China in its solar energy supply chain
A new report from the United States Studies Centre (USSC), a joint initiative of the American-Australian Association and the University of Sydney, encourages Australia to actively participate in global solar energy supply chains and reduce its dependence on China.
Australia’s CIS tender 1 to deliver 2.75GW of solar
Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender 1 will add 2.75GW of solar generation to the National Electricity Market (NEM), with 12 of the 19 successful bids allocated to New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Bangladesh invites tender for 12 grid-connected solar projects with a combined capacity of 353 MW
The Bangladesh Power Development Board is inviting bids for the installation of 12 grid-connected solar projects to be located across the country with a combined capacity of 353 MW. The deadline for applications is February 3, 2025. |
