QatarEnergy to build 2 GW solar plant :
“Developing solar power plants is one of Qatar’s most crucial initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, develop sustainability projects, and diversify electricity production, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 4.7 million tons per annum,” said Al-Kaabi.
ACWA Power secures $2.6 billion for 5.5 GW of solar in Saudi Arabia :
ACWA Power has landed SAR 9.7 billion ($2.6 billion) from a consortium of local, regional and international banks for the development, construction and operation of three solar plants in Saudi Arabia. It will build three facilities in Makkah and Qassim with capacities of 2 GW, 2 GW, and 1.5 GW.
Read more.. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/09/02/acwa-power-secures-2-6-billion-for-5-5-gw-of-solar-in-saudi-arabia/
Germany awards 2.15 GW in PV tender with lowest bid of €0.0450/kWh :
Germany's Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has allocated 2,152 MW of PV capacity in the nation's latest tender for utility-scale solar.
It assigned the capacity across 268 bids. The tender was significantly oversubscribed, with 495 project proposals for 4,206 MW of capacity.
Read more.. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/09/02/germany-awards-2-15-gw-in-pv-tender-with-lowest-bid-of-e0-0450-kwh/
Fiji launches tender for ground-mounted solar :
Energy Fiji Ltd. has started accepting bids for the development, operation and maintenance of three ground-mounted solar plants in Fiji with a combined capacity of 21.93 MW. The deadline for applications is Oct. 30.
Maxeon to offer warranty support for bankrupt SunPower :
Maxeon said on its website that customers chould contact their solar installers for support with SunPower systems. The company said it will collaborate with installers to address any applicable warranty issues, with details to be provided in a forthcoming warranty document on Maxeon's website.
Read more.. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/09/02/maxeon-to-offer-warranty-support-for-bankrupt-sunpower/
Australia’s Solar Sunshot program to support solar manufacturing :
The first AUD 550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian federal government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture more of the global PV supply chain.
Read more.. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/09/02/australias-solar-sunshot-program-to-support-solar-manufacturing/
The Solar Policy Scoop:
The federal government has initiated a multi-agency effort to crack down on predatory business practices in the residential solar industry. The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission are encouraging consumers to file complaints, publishing new educational information for homeowners seeking solar quotes and more.
SOFAR Solar Showcases Cutting-edge C&I Solutions at Intersolar South America 2024 :
SOFAR, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, made a remarkable appearance at Intersolar South America 2024, held from August 26 to 28 in São Paulo, Brazil. The company showcased its latest Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solutions, attracting significant attention from industry professionals and potential partners.
Sineng Electric Shines at Intersolar South America 2024 and Signs Nearly 600MW Distribution Agreement with Nexen and VESA Solar :
Sao Paulo, Brazil : Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, captivated visitors at Intersolar South America with its extensive range of innovative products. In a strategic move to accelerate Brazil’s energy transition, Sineng Electric has inked distribution agreements with Nexen and VESA Solar, two reputable distributors in Brazil’s renewable energy sector.
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