Chile’s energy regulator CNE has delayed its power auction to 25 July this year, in a move that should benefit renewable energy companies looking for certainty over transmission rules.
The major connection between Chile’s Northernmost and Central grids, which will provide a larger market for the high concentration of solar PV in the country’s north, is expected to be complete by mid-2017, according to a leading industry figure.
2015 was a landmark year for the Indian solar industry, with the 100GW by 2022 target approved and a significant ramp up of deployment. Bridge to India's Jyoti Gulia discusses the challenges ahead regarding project delays, transmission infrastructure and financing.