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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.
Pakistans net metering approvals reached 221.05 MW in FY 2022-23
Pakistans National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved 221.05 MW of net metering capacity in FY 2022-23, with a total of 1,596 net metering licenses issued throughout the country.
Belgian grid operator pays for residential PV curtailment
Fluvius, Belgiums power grid operator, says it will compensate residential PV systems by €10.60 ($11.49) per kVa if they are not turned back on. connect within 30 business days of a reduction event.
South Africa launches tender for 616 MW/2,464 MWh battery storage
South Africas Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has opened the third tender window for its Battery Energy Storage IPP Procurement Program (BESIPPPP), which will acquire a total of 1,744 MW of four-hour battery storage systems. It has also announced the final winner from the first window.
Philippines issues contracts for microgrids in underserved areas
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts for eight microgrids in unserved areas, including hybrid systems with energy storage and solar, as well as diesel generator sets. Plans are now underway for a second round of competitive bidding to develop microgrids in other areas without access to electricity.
Malaysia introduces rebate scheme for residential PV
Malaysian authorities have introduced a rebate scheme for residential PV, offering new net metering users rebates of up to RM4,000 ($843.60). Applications are open through the end of the year and placement will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
India allocates 1.5 GW of solar power at $0.031/kWh
The Indian government has allocated 1.5 GW of solar power at $0.031/kWh. The winning developers will set up the projects on a build-operate-operate basis and supply power under 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Sweden reports stronger-than-expected PV growth for 2023
Official figures from Swedens energy association say more solar power was added than estimates suggested during a record year for PV deployment in 2023, with cumulative capacity from country now standing at around 4 GW.
Malaysia launches 2 GW solar tender
The Malaysian government has launched a 2 GW solar tender that includes four packages of floating, ground-mounted and rooftop solar, with permitted generation capacities ranging from 1 MW to 500 MW.
Cameroon exempts imported photovoltaic components from customs duties
Photovoltaic modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries and cables intended for rooftop solar systems will benefit from customs duty exemptions until 2025.
Turkeys PV park exceeds 12 GW
The total installed PV capacity in Turkey reached 12.4 GW at the end of February. Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar says the country aims to add 3.5 GW of photovoltaic energy each year until 2035.
In Germany, energy consumption will fall to historic lows in 2023
The Working Group on Energy Balances has recorded a new increase in renewable energies. They represent almost 20 percent of total energy consumption.
Sydney Zoo partners with EnergyAustralia for rooftop solar solution
The complex energy needs of a wildlife attraction in Sydneys east that houses more than 4,000 animals will be partly met by renewable energy following the installation of a solar system on the roof of 271 kW distributed in eight buildings on the site. |
