Philippines banks on solar
Reforms over the past three years have lifted restrictions on foreign investment and sped up the permitting process for solar projects in the Philippines. As the government banks on renewables to drive the rapid expansion of power production, challenges remain for local project developers. Neil Ford reports.
Enervis launches 24/7 PPA Platform
Enervis has launched its 24/7 PPA Platform to accelerate the adoption of 24-7 power purchase agreements (PPA), which match every hour of electricity consumption with carbon-free generation. The initiative models five PPA alternatives against a baseload benchmark.
Pioneers in Irish solar energy
From modest beginnings in 2011, Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) has become one of Ireland’s foremost independent power producers (IPPs). Joint CEO and co-founder Justin Brown told pv magazine that despite Ireland’s challenging environment for solar, the company sees a lot of opportunity and is taking full advantage.
All renewables PPA structures at a glance
German scientists have identified 18 typologies of power purchase agreements for the renewable energy market. Their research is intended to support policymakers, scientists and investors in implementing their own PPA analysis and choices.
Low Carbon secures 10-year PPA in Canada
Power purchase agreement for 10 GWh per year signed for UK developer’s first solar project in Canada. Low Carbon’s 9 MW Lethbridge 1 providing electricity to Deep Sky Alpha site in Alberta.
DRI, OMV Petrom sign Romania’s largest PV power deal
DRI has signed Romania’s largest-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) with OMV Petrom, covering three solar projects and 100 GWh of annual generation.
Pexapark records 18 European PPAs for 1,054 MW in November
Pexapark, a Swiss renewable energy market intelligence provider, says European developers signed 18 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1,054 MW in November.
Australian utility strikes offtake deal for 288 MW solar farm
The first large-scale solar project in the Australian state of Tasmania has been locked in, with project developer TasRex reaching a commercial offtake agreement with utility Hydro Tasmania.
Pexapark records 29 European PPAs for 1,227 MW in October
Pexapark, a Switzerland-based provider of market intelligence for renewable energy, says European developers signed 29 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling more than 1.2 GW in October.
Better Energy inaugurates large-scale solar park in Sweden
Danish energy supplier Better Energy has completed its first large-scale solar project in Sweden, a 24 MW facility in the southern part of the country. It has secured 10-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with three Swedish companies for the energy.
