Patrick Jowett
Bangladesh seeks consultants for solar feasibility study
The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority is searching for consultants to complete a feasibility study for the construction of a solar park. The deadline for applications is Jan. 9, 2025.
UK solar industry must transition to circular economy, says NICER
The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) program says in a new report that the UK solar industry could generate 1.2 million tons of waste by 2050. It calls for circular economy measures to meet net-zero and solar deployment targets.
ESMC publishes recommendations for restoring Europe’s solar industry
The European Solar Manufacturing Council’s (ESMC) working group has issued a recommendation paper praising the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), but says clearer and stronger support is needed for European solar production.
Amea Power commissions 500 MW solar plant in Egypt
Amea Power has held an inauguration ceremony for a 500 MW solar installation in southern Egypt. The project, completed in 18 months, is the largest of its kind in the country.
Indonesian think tank says nation at crossroads with energy transition
The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) says 2025 will be a pivotal year for Indonesia’s energy transition, as the nation has fallen behind targets in recent years. It seeks to shift fossil fuel subsidies to renewables and is urging the government to implement a clear, measurable plan for the upcoming national energy policy.
UK government seeking developers for solar project in Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a tender for a 875 kW solar array to be built within its base in Cyprus. The deadline for expressions of interest is Jan. 14, 2025.
Gibraltar opens tender for rooftop solar arrays
The Gibraltar government is seeking developers to install rooftop solar systems at selected sites across the British Overseas Territory. It will also consider proposals for solar canopies and floating solar as part of the tender. The deadline for expressions of interest is Jan. 24, 2025.
AleaSoft records stability in weekly European electricity prices
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says weekly average electricity prices in European markets during early December remained steady compared to the previous week. France, Portugal, and Spain all broke December records for solar energy production on single days.
Fraunhofer ISE concludes perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell project
The five-year MaNiTU project, involving six Fraunhofer institutes, covered a range of investigations across the life cycle of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. It included the development of a scalable solar cell with a 31.6% power conversion efficiency.
Czech parliament backs plan to retroactively cut solar feed-in-tariffs
The Czech lower house of parliament has approved plans to retroactively cut feed-in-tariffs (FIT) for solar projects built between 2009 and 2010. The local solar sector has continued to criticize the planned law changes, which still need approval from the upper house.
