With Pakistan's water reserves fast depleting, floating solar will be key to conserving resources and producing cheap energy, said power minister Omar Ayub Khan.
Middle Eastern clean energy player will assist with US$300-320m roadmap to deliver large-scale PV pipeline in Caucasus state, which only boasts 50MW up-and-running despite high irradiation.
Claims that net-zero goal and 2.5TW of PV are ‘technically and economically feasible’ by mid-century come as reports suggest Beijing could axe large-scale PV subsidies next year.
Project in Sirdarya follows Helios’ deal for 40MW extension to 300MW-plus Namagan complex and adds to PV growth in Central Asian state, lately known for ultra-cheap solar ventures.
SunPower building 35MW project to supply Chevron's Lost Hills Oil Field, Assam tenders for 25MW solar project, Constant Energy partners Sodexo Thailand.