New hot-dip galvanized screw for ground-mounted solar projects
Spain-based Elementos de Sujeción Galvanizados (ESG) has developed a new hot-dip galvanized ground screw for PV systems, designed to be driven directly into the ground and withstand heavy loads.
Tajikistan accepting bids to develop 200 MW of solar
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is conducting a tender for the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a 200 MW solar plant in western Tajikistan. The application deadline is Nov. 12, 2024.
Work begins on 200 MW solar park in Congo
India’s Soleos Energy, in partnership with Melci Holdings, has started building a 200 MW solar park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The project is set for commissioning by late 2026.
Tunisia launches 200 MW solar tender
Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has kicked off a new procurement exercise for large-scale solar.
Engie commissions 2.3 MW lightweight rooftop PV system in Belgium
Installed by Engie’s Sun4business subsidiary, the C&I project features solar PV panels from Dutch manufacturer Solarge that weigh just 7 kg/m2.
Western Europe sees September solar slump
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that low-pressure systems caused cloudier skies and reduced irradiance in Southern and Western regions in September, while areas further north and east enjoyed sunnier weather. A series of low-pressure systems centered over France led to the biggest drop in irradiance by up to 25%.
California farmers developing 20 GW solar-plus-storage plan
The Golden State recently signed AB 2661, granting the Westland Water District authority to develop transmission lines that will enable solar energy and storage projects on 130,000 acres of drainage-impaired farmland.
Serbia signs deal for 1 GW of solar, 200 MW of battery storage
An implementation agreement is in place between Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy, utility company Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) and a consortium of Hyundai Engineering and UGT Renewables for six new solar plants totalling 1 GW. Up to 200 MW of battery storage will be developed across the sites.
IFC, Raiffeisen Bank provide €90 million for 225 MW of solar in Bulgaria
International Finance Corp. (IFC) and Raiffeisen Bank International have signed off on a €90 million ($97.8 million) debt package to support the development of a 225 MW facility in northeastern Bulgaria.
Emirates announces plans for 23 MW solar project
Emirates is partnering with Etihad Clean Energy Development to bring a large-scale solar energy project to the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai. It will have a capacity in excess of 23 MW – enough to generate more than one-third of the facility’s annual energy consumption.
