Guatemala’s energy auction attracts 48 bidders
Guatemala’s latest energy auction has attracted 48 bidders for 235 MW of capacity. The auction has been oversubscribed, with more than 1 GW of project proposals submitted. The national regulator will announce the final results on Aug. 2.
Philippines allocates 1.97 GW of PV capacity in renewables auction
Through the procurement exercise, the GEA-BEAC allocated 1,870.8 MW of ground-mounted PV capacity and 90 MW of floating solar power. The selected developers will secure 20-year power purchase agreements.
First half 2023 total solar corporate funding increased 54% year-over-year
According to Mercom’s Solar Funding report almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of the year, totaling $18.5 billion.
Bright prospects ahead for corporate solar market
In an exclusive article for pv magazine, Bridge To India provides a quick look at the key drivers and outlook for the corporate solar market in India.
Fourth Partner Energy commissions its first wind-solar hybrid project
The 70 MW wind-solar hybrid plant in Gujarat will supply clean electricity to corporate clients in New Delhi and Hyderabad.
CleanMax commissions 400 MW wind-solar hybrid plant for C&I offtake
The 400 MW wind-solar plant, located in Gujarat, is purportedly India’s largest single hybrid project for offtake by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector.
JSW Energy targets 40 GWh/5 GW of storage capacity by 2030
JSW Energy targets to become a 20 GW power generation company along with 40 GWh/5 GW of energy storage by 2030. It is also investing in solar manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
Weekend Read: It’s time to get Sirius
In a bid to avoid costly grid augmentation, Spanish electric vehicle (EV) charger supplier Wallbox has designed a multi-layered energy intelligence solution – proving that necessity is the mother of invention.
Oriana Power looks to raise up to INR 60 crore through IPO
The Noida-based commercial and industrial solar developer will use the proceeds for working capital, ‘Resco mode’ project capex, and technology upgradation requirements.
Addressing the intricacies of BIPV fire safety
The adoption of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has been hindered by the complexity of fire safety standards, creating challenges for manufacturers and suppliers. However, efforts such as the IEA PVPS Task 15 report and collaborative research have shed light on the importance of comprehensive guidelines, reliable testing laboratories, and international cooperation.
