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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes in Spanish important news that has occurred in the last 7 days and published on the groups different portals.
World Bank moves forward with solar water scheme in Uganda
The World Bank has called for a tender for consultancy services for Ugandas Electricity Access Expansion Project (EASP). Supported by funding from the World Bank, EASP will oversee the rollout of 40 solar-powered water supply schemes across the East African country.
More than 2 GW of PV installed in Austria by 2023, analyst predicts
Vice-president of the Austrian Photovoltaic Technology Platform, Hubert Fechner, tells pv magazine that he is confident that more than 2 GW of capacity was installed in Austria last year solar, and the figure could reach 2.5 GW.
Record Rooftop PV in Australia
A record 921 MW of rooftop PV was installed in Australia in the final quarter of 2023, bringing new solar capacity to approximately 3.17 GW over the whole of last year, only surpassed by the total of 3.23 GW implemented in 2021.
Walkable photovoltaics, Wattway plans a dozen projects in Italy
In a country like Italy, with numerous architectural, archaeological and landscape limitations, photovoltaic systems that are installed directly on the road are a concrete answer, says the French company.
A 225 kV interconnection project between Mauritania and Mali for the development of solar power plants
The African Development Fund has approved financing of 302.9 million dollars (277 million euros) for the 225 kV electrical interconnection project which will unite Mauritania and Mali within the framework of the Desert to Power Initiative, which foresees the massive development of solar energy plants in the region. The new agreement provides for the establishment of a 50 MW grid-connected photovoltaic plant in Kiffa, Mauritania.
India installed 10 GW of solar capacity in 2023
India added around 6.5 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity between January and December. 2023 period. Capacity addition from rooftop installations was 3 GW. Around 500 MW were installed in the distributed/off-grid solar segment.
Oman launches tender for 500 MW of photovoltaic energy
The Omani authorities intend to develop a 500 MW solar project in Ibri, in northwest Oman, where other photovoltaic installations are located.
Chinas floating PV potential estimated at 862.6 GW
Researchers in China examined 875 reservoirs in the country and found that the potential annual energy production for floating PV technology could reach up to 1,423.8 TWh.
Canadian farm lobby presents renewable energy proposal
Rural land for renewable energy generation should be considered a last resort, developers should restore environments after the project and consideration should be given to hosting “site objections,” says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) in its presentation on proposed legal changes for renewable energy in the Canadian state of Ontario.
Philippines approves 37.9 MW of net metered PV capacity in 2023
The Philippines has approved 101.1 MW of PV capacity under its net metering regime since launching the plan in 2015.
Indias NTPC concludes 1.5 GW solar tender at $0.031/kWh tariff
Solarpack (Anboto Solar), Apraava Energy, Avaada and ReNew emerged winners in NTPCs latest 1.5 GW solar PV auction. |
