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Sudan invites expressions of interest for the deployment of 1,170 solar irrigation pumps

Sudan invites expressions of interest for the deployment of 1,170 solar irrigation pumps

September 3, 2021 |

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum of Sudan has announced a call for expressions of interest from consultants to support the deployment of 1,170 solar-powered irrigation pumps across two states of the country. The pumps will be installed on farms in North Kordofan, in the center of the East African nation, and further south in the West Kordofan region. The last date to apply for consultants is September 14, 2021.

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Sweden’s Soltech Energy acquires 90.1 per cent stake in Wettergrens Tak

Sweden’s Soltech Energy acquires 90.1 per cent stake in Wettergrens Tak

September 2, 2021 |

Soltech Energy Sweden AB (Soltech), a rooftop solar solutions provider, has acquired a stake of 90.1 per cent of Wettergrens Tak & Plåtslageri AB (Wettergrens), a roofing company. The acquisition is financed entirely with cash and newly issued Soltech shares. The company makes approximately $3.48 million in revenue and has about 20 employees based in Nyköping.

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Royal Dutch Shell to expand its British EV network

Royal Dutch Shell to expand its British EV network

September 2, 2021 |

Royal Dutch Shell has announced its plans to vastly expand its network of electric vehicle charging points in Britain. As part of its global rollout, it aims to install 50,000 on-street posts in Britain by 2025. Ubitricity, an on-street charging point company acquired by Shell in February, will implement the project.

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Power China to build 2000 MW of solar power plants in Iraq

Power China to build 2000 MW of solar power plants in Iraq

August 31, 2021 |

The Iraq government has signed an agreement with Power Construction Corp of China (Power China) to build solar power plants in Iraq with a total designed capacity of 2,000 MW. By the completion of its first phase, the project will help generate 750 MW of electricity.

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EC approves $6.7 billion scheme for renewable energy in France

EC approves $6.7 billion scheme for renewable energy in France

August 31, 2021 |

The European Commission (EC) has approved a $6.7 billion scheme to support renewable power generation from small solar installations located on buildings in France. The scheme has been approved under the European Union (EU) state aid rules. It is expected to help France to add approximately 3,700 MW of additional capacity of solar energy in the country.

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South Africa receives 102 bids for 2.6 GW of wind and solar projects

South Africa receives 102 bids for 2.6 GW of wind and solar projects

August 31, 2021 |

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has received 102 bids for 2.6 GW of renewable energy projects. Of the bids received, 63 were for solar projects while 39 were for wind projects. The announcement follows South Africa’s fifth renewable energy tender, floated in March 2021 for 2.6 GW of clean energy projects.

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Siemens Energy signs MoU with EEHC in Egypt

Siemens Energy signs MoU with EEHC in Egypt

August 31, 2021 |

Germany’s Siemens Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) to jointly develop a hydrogen-based industry in Egypt with the capability for export. The agreement builds on a memorandum of intent signed in January by Siemens Energy and EEHC and it lays the groundwork for long-term collaboration to scale up Egypt’s hydrogen-based sector.

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Brazil sets ceiling price for upcoming A-5 auction

Brazil sets ceiling price for upcoming A-5 auction

August 26, 2021 |

Brazil’s power sector regulator Aneel has set a ceiling price for the power generation auction scheduled for September 30, 2021. The tender, known as A-5, will contract power from wind, solar, hydro, and thermal plants that use biomass, coal, natural gas, or solid waste as fuel. The maximum bidding price has been set at $119.68 per MWh.

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GE Renewable Energy signs deal with Polish oil refiner

GE Renewable Energy signs deal with Polish oil refiner

August 26, 2021 |

GE Renewable Energy and Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together and to support the offshore wind projects in Poland. According to statements issued by each company, GE Renewable Energy’s expertise will help Orlen compete for additional offshore wind leases in Poland.

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India’s ACME Group to set up $3.5 billion hydrogen facility in Oman

India’s ACME Group to set up $3.5 billion hydrogen facility in Oman

August 26, 2021 |

ACME Group, an Indian solar developer, has signed an agreement to advance a 3.5 GW green hydrogen and green ammonia facility in Oman. The agreement was signed with the Oman governments’ Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The deal entails an investment of $3.5 billion into the Special Economic Zone at Port of Duqm in central Oman.

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TEESS secures $80 Million for a 170 MW Solar Portfolio in China

TEESS secures $80 Million for a 170 MW Solar Portfolio in China

August 26, 2021 |

TEESS, a joint venture company established by TotalEnergies and Envision Group, has secured the first part of a total $80 million non-recourse debt for a 170 MW solar portfolio in China. This is the first international non-recourse financing undertaken in China’s renewable sector. The lenders of the project include BNP Paribas, Natixis, Société Générale and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank.

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UK plans for a hydrogen economy

UK plans for a hydrogen economy

August 25, 2021 |

Tens of thousands of jobs, billions of pounds in investment and new export opportunities will be unlocked through government plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond.

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BYD plans to increase solar panel production in Brazil

BYD plans to increase solar panel production in Brazil

August 24, 2021 |

BYD Company Limited, a Chinese batteries and electric vehicles manufacturer, aims to boost solar photovoltaic panel production in Brazil to introduce new 450W models. According to the company, this is being done to meet the rising market needs. The new equipment, will have an efficiency of 20.9 per cent and may be used for domestic systems, agribusiness alternatives, industrial, industrial and off-grid generation.

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Switzerland to start construction for 2.2 MW solar project

Switzerland to start construction for 2.2 MW solar project

August 24, 2021 |

The construction of Switzerland’s largest alpine solar plant, which will help the small country ensure renewable electricity throughout the year, has begun at a dam 2,500 metres high in the Alps. The 2.2 MW solar plant project, developed by Swiss energy firm Axpo and partner IWB, is part of Swiss efforts to fill the gap left by the phase-out of nuclear energy.

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Africa gains $34 million investment in renewable energy yield

Africa gains $34 million investment in renewable energy yield

August 24, 2021 |

he first specialized renewable energy yieldco will be established in Africa. UK Climate Investments has made a $34 million investment to the yieldco, which will be managed by Revego Fund Managers. Revego intends to address the issue of energy access and expedite the deployment of new clean power production capacity in South Africa by purchasing equity in operating renewable energy projects and assisting developers in unlocking and recycling capital.

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