Australian energy retailer SmartestEnergy has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with renewable energy project owner Octopus Group to offtake 25% generation from a solar farm.
Solar PV and solar-wind hybrid project bids in various Indian government schemes which were finalised by before 9 March 2021 but not yet complete have had their deadlines extended to March 2024.
Greek transmission system operator Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) has signed a long-term loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance a power connector between mainland Greece and outlying islands.
Renewable energy, such as wind and solar, is expected to dominate power generation out to 2050 thanks to the continuing cost competitiveness and the adoption of these sources into the power systems. However, significant acceleration in financing and building new capacity remains the challenge to continue the growth, according to the latest edition of bp’s Energy Outlook.
Australia and Germany have collaborated to boost research into green hydrogen production with a A$110 million (US$77.8 million) investment in four projects.
