Zambian utility launches tender for 50 MW of solar
ZESCO has kicked off a tender for solar projects in Zambia’s Southern, Western, and Luapula provinces.
Australian off-grid demand gives rise to compact, pre-wired systems
Companies are starting to offer new products and services in response to booming demand for off-grid solutions in Australia.
Sanctions hurt but don’t cripple Russian renewables, says industry group
The Russia Renewable Energy Development Association (RREDA) said in a new report that investors are still interested in building new renewables projects in the country, despite harsh market conditions related to Western sanctions.
India installed 8.4 GW of solar in H1
India is expected to install 20 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, according to JMK Research.
Solar power costs continued to fall in 2021, despite rising panel prices
The average global price of solar kilowatt-hours fell 13% on 2020’s prices, as around two-thirds of the renewables capacity installed last year was cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternative.
South Sudan set for grid solar
Kampala-based developer Aptech Africa says it plans to build a 12 MWp solar plant in Juba.
Vietnamese government fears legal action from solar investors
The Vietnamese government is reportedly concerned about legal action from solar investors if its new power development plan does not prove ambitious enough.
Just $126 million would give nation a 92% renewables-powered energy system
The latest of the country reports written by the International Renewable Energy Agency is dedicated to the Pacific nation of Palau, which consists of more than 500 islands and had a population of less than 19,000 people in 2020.
India’s Exim Bank seeking EPC contractor for 100 MW of solar in Bangladesh
The Exim Bank of India has invited engineering, procurement and construction contractors to participate in pre-qualification checks in relation to the planned construction of a 100 MW solar plant in Bangladesh.
Irena gives latest update on stark chances of electricity access for all by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards UN sustainable development goal seven estimates 670 million people will still lack electricity in 2030, and more than 2 billion will be reliant on unhealthy, polluting cooking methods.
