CleanTech Report 2019.03.14

Experts Root For Innovative Financing To Boost Access To Clean Energy In Africa

Xinhuanet

African governments should explore innovative financing models to boost access to cleaner energy sources in the continent, experts said on Saturday.

SIDA Invests $50M To Develop Solar Kits In Three Countries

Afrik 21

Three countries on the African continent have been selected by an investment by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) in small solar home systems. These are Burkina Faso, Liberia and Mozambique. These countries will receive a loan of $50 million.

Green Climate Fund Approves $299M For Expansion Of Renewable Projects In Africa

Mercom

At its 22nd meeting, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced the approval of approximately $299.2 million to finance programs for electrification, combating climate change and economic development through renewable energy across Africa.

AP To Produce 10% Of National Target Of 1 Lakh MW Power By 2020

The Hans India

While the Centre had fixed a target of 1 Lakh MW production of non-conventional energy at the national-level, AP State alone is likely to produce 10,000 MW. The Solar Energy Corporation of India is going to issue tenders for setting up another 750 MW of solar power park in the State. 

Siemens’ Finance Arm Buys 46% Stake In Greenko’s Wind Unit

Economic Times

German engineering conglomerate Siemens’ financing arm has signed a pact with Greenko group to acquire 46% stake in its 200 MW-Poovani wind power project, German conglomerate said on Monday. 

ADB, GCF And Australia Partner To Improve Renewable Energy In Tonga

Modern Diplomacy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $12.2 million grant for the Renewable Energy Project, which is under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility. Approved in 2017 by ADB, the facility finances renewable energy projects in the 11 smallest Pacific island developing member countries with an overall estimated cost of $750 million, with ADB providing up to $200 million.

Construction Begins On Mortlake South Wind Farm, Transmission Lines To Be Buried

Renew Economy 

Construction has begun on the 157.5MW, 35-turbine wind farm being developed south of Mortlake in Victoria by Spanish renewables group Acciona.

Array Technologies To Supply 333 MW Darlington Point Solar Farm

PV Magazine

The U.S.-based tracker manufacturer has been chosen to supply its DuraTrack HZ v3 solar trackers to one of Australia’s largest PV projects – the 333 MW DC (275 MW AC) solar farm at Darlington Point, NSW.

Genex Power Completes Jemalong Solar Farm Acquisition Looking To Boost Earnings

Pv magazine

The Sydney-based publicly listed renewables developer has completed the acquisition of the 50 MW Jemalong solar PV project in New South Wales. It has also commenced refinancing of a 50 MW solar projects that forms part of its landmark Kidston renewable energy hub, Australia’s first large-scale project to use pumped hydro to store solar generated power.

Solar Farms In Space Could Be Renewable Energy’s Next Frontier

Mach

As the green energy revolution accelerates, solar farms have become a familiar sight across the nation and around the world. But China is taking solar power to a whole new level. The nation has announced plans to put a solar power station in orbit by 2050, a feat that would make it the first nation to harness the sun’s energy in space and beam it to Earth.

World Bank Launches Wind Power Program In Developing Countries

The Asset

The World Bank Group is launching a new program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries, the group announced on March 6. The World Bank and IFC will help emerging markets assess their offshore wind potential and provide technical assistance to develop a growing pipeline of projects that are ready for investment by renewable energy developers.

Launch Of Nara Solar – A New European Solar Development Platform

Business Wire

Nara Solar, a new European solar energy developer, announces its launch. A 50:50 joint venture between Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Univergy International. Nara Solar will develop small to utility scale, early-stage solar projects from its operational base in Spain.

Argentina Launches Tender For 500kV Transmission Line

Pv Tech

Argentina is on the lookout for builders and operators of a 500kV transmission line meant to shore up the national grid ahead of a planned renewable energy boom.

No More Auctions For Solar And Renewables In Mexico

Pv magazine

Mexico’s state-owned power utility the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) will not resume auction tenders for renewable energy generation capacity, its director general Manuel Bartlett has confirmed in a televised interview.

Latin America’s First Thermosolar Plant Is Being Built In Chile

Euro News

In northern Chile, the first thermosolar plant of Latin America is springing up in the middle of the Atacama Desert.

The plant, which technology allows to produce electricity all day long unlike other forms of renewable energy, consists of a 250-metre tower surrounded by thousands of giant mirrors.

Bids Invited For 7 Solar Projects Worth $1.51 BN In Saudi Arabia

Zawya

The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO), under the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, invited on Monday bids to qualify for seven greenfield solar photovoltaic projects with direct investments worth $1.51 billion.

Saudi Arabian Companies Participating In MENA Desalination Projects Conference

Saudi Gazette

The first edition of the 2-day MENA Desalination Projects conference began Sunday, with 300 experts from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) desalination sector participating. This is a milestone event in the water desalination domain following the announcement of multibillion upcoming desalination projects across the region that aim to adopt the latest environmentally friendly desalination methods.

Bahrain Plans To Save Energy Worth $610M In Six Years

Zawya

Two national action plans aimed at saving energy worth BD230 million and increasing Bahrain’s renewable energy target by five per cent in the next six years were announced yesterday.

Sunpower Launches First Ever 400+ Watt Residential Solar Panels

Pv buzz

At 400-plus-watt of power, these solar panels are designed to deliver 60 percent more energy in the same roof space over the first 25 years compared to conventional panels.

Panasonic Solar Modules Added To Sunnova’s Approved Vendor List

CleanTechnica

Sunnova, one of the United States’ leading residential solar-plus-storage vendors, announced last week that it was adding solar modules manufactured by Panasonic Eco Solutions of North America to its list of approved vendors, opening the door for more choices and access for American consumers wishing to go solar.

CellCube Announces 100 MW Energy Storage Project In U.S.

News Wire

CellCube Energy Storage Systems Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with a US based energy asset development company in the energy storage space to develop up to 100 Megawatt (“MW”) of energy storage systems for deployment throughout the United States.