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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes important news from the past 7 days in Spanish. Ukraine to add over 800 MW of solar power by 2024 The Ukrainian Solar Energy Association says the country has installed between 800 MW and 850 MW of solar capacity by 2024, driven primarily by commercial and residential installations. Romanias Electrica launches solar power tenders Romanian utility group Electrica has launched two solar power tenders, including a 62.5 MW project open for applications until January 31 and a 77.6 MW project open until February 17. Solar to account for 11.9% of Belgium’s electricity mix in 2024 Belgian power system operator Elia says solar was the leading renewable energy source in Belgium’s electricity mix in 2024. Total solar power generation in the country reached new highs last year, totalling 8.3 TWh. Tunisia launches 200 MW solar tender Tunisian authorities have launched tenders for two 100 MW solar plants. UAE, Italy and Albania announce plans for cross-border cooperation on green energy The United Arab Emirates, Italy and Albania plan to cooperate on gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania and a cross-border transmission link to deliver power to Italy. Africa to add 2.5 GW of solar in 2024 The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) says utility-scale projects dominated Africa’s new solar additions in 2024, with storage installations increasing tenfold. MENA region reaches 24 GW (AC) of total solar capacity The latest report from the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) states that solar capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region grew by 25% in 2024, with local manufacturing and energy storage also accelerating. South Koreas new solar installations to hit 2.5 GW by 2024 South Korea installed 2.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to more than 29.5 GW, according to the Korea Energy Agency. |