Projects

The first two solar PV projects from the sixth round of South Africa’s state renewable energy tender – representing 360MW capacity - have been approved and reached commercial close.

Germany has granted approval to 2.2GW of ground-mounted solar projects in its latest round of auctions, up from 1.6GW in the previous round.

The company's CEO Detlef Neuhaus said operating production in Germany was extremely difficult economically.

The Philippines will add approximately 1.99GW of solar capacity this year, according to the Philippines' Department of Energy (DOE).

With more than 1TW of solar waiting for grid connection, PV Tech Premium looks at where the PV capacity is queued up in the US.

US renewables developer energyRe has secured a total of US$240 million to finance the 108MWdc/198MWh Lone Star solar-plus-storage project in South Carolina.

Solar developer Lightsource bp has secured €315.34 million (US$337.5 million) for a 560MWp solar PV project in Greece.

Solar developer SolarBank has partnered with Canadian engineering services and consulting firm TriMac Engineering to develop a 31MW community solar portfolio in the eastern region of Nova Scotia, Canada.

EWEC has awarded development rights for the 1.5GW Al Ajban solar project to French firm EDF Renewables and the Korean Western Power Company.

The German government has launched a new rooftop solar tender, seeking 258MW of PV capacity open until Monday 3 June 2024.