RWE’s Largest US Solar Project Online
RWE Commissions 195.5 MW AC Solar Project In US; Breaks Ground On 44 MW AC In Portugal
Germany’s RWE has commissioned its largest solar power project in the US with 195.5 MW AC capacity with a 40 MW 2-hour battery storage system, contracted to sell power to local utility Georgia Power, and has also started construction on a 44 MW AC bifacial solar plant in Portugal.
Lisarb Energy Expands To Europe With 1 GW RE
UK IPP Plans 1 GW Solar, Wind, Marine & Hydrogen Projects Europe With 1 GW
UK headquartered and Brazil focused renewable energy company Lisarb Energy has announced plans to expand into Europe, targeting to develop 1 GW of solar, wind, marine and hydrogen projects by the year 2023.
Europe PV News Snippets
Spain’s BNZ Gets Clearance To Build Its 1st Solar Plant In Portugal & More From RheinEnergie, ERG, Ingka
RheinEnergie has energized its largest solar plant with 19 MW capacity in Germany’s Bavaria; ERG is acquiring 34 MW solar in Italy from ABN AMRO; Ingka Investments will purchase 92 MW wind and solar in Poland from OX2; BNZ to build 49 MW solar plant in Portugal.
€-4.00/MWh Floating Solar Tariff In Portugal
EDPR, Endesa, Voltalia & Finerge Emerge Portugal’s Floating Solar Auction Winners: Media
The 1st floating solar auction of Portugal has achieved a negative tariff of €-4.00 per MWh from one of the winners, EDP Renováveis (EDPR) for 70 MW capacity it will deploy at Alqueva dam reservoir, with other winners reported as Endesa, Voltalia and Finerge.
Hybrid Project With ‘Largest’ Battery In Europe
Endesa Secures Connection Permit For Solar+Wind+Storage+Electrolyzer Project in Portugal
Electricity utility Endesa has secured connection permit to replace its Pego Coal Power Plant in Portugal with 365 MW solar, 264 MW wind and integrated storage of 168.6 MW, along with a 500 kW electrolyzer to produce green hydrogen.
Solar & Green Hydrogen Partnership In Portugal
Lightsource BP & Dourogas To Develop 8 Green Hydrogen Projects
UK based solar power project developer Lightsource bp has announced a joint venture (JV) with Portuguese gas service provider Dourogas to establish up to 200 MW solar energy capacity to power 130 MW electrolyzers in Portugal.
263 MW Floating Solar Auction Launched
Portugal Seeking Bidders For Floating Solar Capacity For 7 Dams
The Government of Portugal has launched a tender for 263 MW floating solar PV capacity to be established by interested bidders on 7 dams in the country, the largest of which with 100 MW capacity will come up on Alqueva Dam.
Europe PV News Snippets: DGEG, APREN, Vattenfall
DGEG Gives Operating License To Portugal’s ‘Largest’ Solar PV Plant With 219 MW Capacity; APREN & APESF In Portugal Merge To Operate Under APREN Name; Vattenfall Increases Emission Reduction Targets For 2030
219 MW solar project online in Portugal: The Directorate General of Energy and Geology (DGEG) in Portugal has announced issuing an operating license to what it calls as the largest solar PV plant in the country and the largest unsubsidized project in Europe.
Lightsource BP Enters Greece; Expands Iberian Portfolio
Lightsource BP Enters Greek Solar Market With Announcement To Co-Develop 640 MW With Kiefer TEK; To Invest €900 Million For 1.35 GW In Portugal
British solar power project developer Lightsource bp has formally announced its entry into the Greek solar market with a co-development partnership of 640 MW with a local EPC company called Kiefer TEK.
Portugal’s Solar PV Capacity Exceeds 1 GW
Cumulative Installed Solar PV Capacity Of Portugal Till October 2020 Reached 1.03 GW With 124 MW Installed In 10M/2020: DGEG
Till the end of October 2020, the cumulative installed solar PV capacity of Portugal reached 1.03 GW, according to the latest statistics released by the Direcao Geral de Energia e Geologia or Directorate General of Energy and Geology (DGEG).
Portugal’s 2nd Solar Auction 10 Times Oversubscribed
Environment & Climate Action Minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes Says 700 MW Portugal Solar Auction Oversubscribed by 10 Times
Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Climate Action João Pedro Matos Fernandes told Jornal Economico that the 700 MW 2nd solar auction has attracted huge interest with 10 times oversubscription. Pictured is the cityscape of Porto in Portugal.
Portugal Launches Country’s Second Solar Auction
700 MW Solar Power Auction Finally Launched In Portugal; DGEG To Accept Bids Till July 31, 2020 For Projects In Alentejo & Algarve Regions
COVID-19 had forced Portugal to postpone the 700 MW solar auction from April 2020 to June 8, 2020 which has now been launched for projects to be set up in Alentejo and Algarve regions. Pictured here is Porto, Portugal.
June 8, 2020 For 700 MW Portugal Solar Auction
Reuters: Portugal To Hold Second Solar Power Auction For 700 MW On June 8, 2020; Things Also Moving For Solar Powered Renewable Hydrogen Project
Having moved its 700 MW solar power auction from April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Portugal plans to hold it now on June 8, 2020.
80 GW RE Capacity Seeking Grid Connection In Portugal
REN Has Received About 400 Grid Connection Requests For 80 GW New Renewable Energy Capacity In Portugal, Says João Galamba: Media
With only 22 GW of total installed power capacity in the country, Portugal has received requests for grid connection for 80 GW of renewable energy through REN, according to Portuguese Secretary of State for Energy João Galamba as reported by Expresso.
Portugal Wants 1 GW Solar To Produce Hydrogen
Portuguese Environment Minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes Shares With National Parliament Plans To Produce Green Hydrogen In Country With 1 GW Solar Power Plant In Sines: Media
Portugal is eyeing investments worth €1.6 billion with renewable hydrogen, that it plans to produce using solar power. Pictured is the bridge and cityscape of Porto in Portugal.
World Record Low €14.76/MWh PV Bid In Portugal
Portugal’s Solar Auction Receives €14.76/MWh As Lowest Bid, Says Country’s Energy Secretary; 13 Winners Secure 24 Licenses: Reuters
Compared to the ceiling tariff of €45 per MWh for the solar energy auction in Portugal, the lowest winning tariff has come in at €14.76 per MWh, which is not only more than 67% less but also is the lowest in the world.
EDP Planning 4 MW Floating PV Project
4 MW Floating Solar Power Plant In Portugal’s Alentejo Being Planned By EDP For €3.5 Million Investment On Alqueva Dam With Commissioning Scheduled For 2020
As Portugal moves forward on its planned first solar auction in the summer of 2019, Portuguese utility EDP is seeking administrative approval for its 4 MW floating solar power plant.
Portugal Solar Auction To Have 1.35 GW Capacity
Portuguese Council Of Ministers Pave Way For Country’s First Solar Auction With 1.35 GW Capacity Scheduled For Summer 2019; Government Expects €6 Billion Investment: Media
Portugal plans to hold auctions for both large-scale as well as rooftop solar. To begin with it plans to hold an auction for 1.35 GW solar capacity in the summer of 2019.
Portugal Solar Auction For 1.75GW Capacity
First Large-Scale Solar Power Auction In Portugal Scheduled For June Or July 2019, With 1.75 GW Capacity On Offer; Expect Bidding Guidelines In March Or April 2019: Reuters
The Portuguese Minister for Environment and Energy Transition Joao Matos Fernandes has announced the country will launch its first large-scale auction for solar power offering 1,750 MW in June or July 2019.
Portugal To Hold Solar Auction In Q2/2019
Portuguese Government Planning To Auction Solar Energy Capacities In Q2/2019; Country Targets Moving Away From Licensing Scheme For Renewable Energy Projects: Media
The Portuguese government wants to create an environment of greater stability for investors in RES power plants and create filters to distinguish between speculators and serious players, according to Politico.
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