Spain’s TSK wins contract to build 50 MW solar plant in Bolivia
The Oruro solar plant was tendered by the Bolivian government in April 2016. The $54.7 million facility will be connected to the network of local state-owned utility, ENDE.
Swaziland launches tender for second solar park
The Swaziland Water Services Corporation is currently selecting consultants to conduct a feasibility study for a 10 MW solar power project.
Philadelphia Solar secures PPA for 68 MW solar facility in Jordan
The solar module maker expects to reach financial close for the project in the third quarter of this year.
Kazakhstan: 1 GW solar, renewables auction; first bidding round planned for May
The long-awaited series of auctions is expected to see the participation of big players such as ACWA Power, Sky Power, Shell, General Electric and Goldwind, the Kazakh government said.
Belgium: Flemish solar market grew by 188 MW in 2017
Almost all of last year’s newly installed PV capacity comes in the form of residential PV systems not exceeding 10 kW, installed under net metering.
Sri Lanka issues tender for 90 MW of solar
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is tendering 90 PV power plants with a capacity of 1 MW each. The deadline to submit project proposals is March 23, 2018.
Burkina Faso announces plan to build eight solar parks totaling 100 MW
All of the eight projects, planned for seven different regions, will be awarded a declaration of public utility. The new facilities are expected to improve the country’s power supply, which still relies heavily on fossil fuels and imports.
Argentina grants dispatch priority to three private PPAs for 26 MW of solar
The three projects will all be located in the north of the country, one of the regions with the world’s highest levels of solar irradiation.
Scatec solar reports significant growth in revenue, profits in full fiscal 2017
The Norwegian developer had 322 MW of PV projects in operation and 394 MW under construction at the end of the fourth quarter of last year.
Actis acquires SunPower’s 100 MW project in Chile
Through this operation, the U.K. investor, which already owns a 40% interest in the Javiera solar plant located in the Antofagasta region, consolidates its position in the Chilean solar market.
