Proposals Invited For Niger’s Scaling Solar Project
Niger’s Energy Ministry Seeking Proposals For 50 MW Solar Power Plant Under World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar Program
Friday, 03 Feb 2023
A list of 6 shortlisted companies from around the world have been invited to submit their detailed proposals to win 50 MW solar PV project capacity in Africa’s Niger under the World Bank’s Scaling Solar program.
Uzbekistan’s 500 MW Solar Power Auction Concludes
GD Power-Power China Consortium, Masdar & Voltalia Announced Winning Bidders For 500 MW AC Uzbekistan’s Scaling Solar Tender
Monday, 19 Dec 2022
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy has concluded a 500 MW AC solar PV tender, launched under the International Finance Corporation (IFC) managed Scaling Solar program of the World Bank, picking Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, France’s Voltalia, and Chinese co.
Scaling Solar RfP For 50 MW In Togo
Togo Issues Request For Proposal For 50 MW Solar Under Scaling Solar Program of World Bank
Friday, 02 Sep 2022
The Government of Togo has launched a call for request for proposals (RFP) from shortlisted bidders for 50 MW grid connected solar PV tender launched in December 2019 under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar program.
Uzbekistan’s RFP Round For 500 MW AC PV
RFP Round Opens For 11 Pre-qualifiers For Uzbekistan’s 500 MW AC Solar Auction Based on World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program
Thursday, 14 Jul 2022
The Ministry of Energy along with the National Grid of Uzbekistan have launched the request for proposals (RFP) round for 500 MW AC solar PV capacity tendered under the International Finance Corporation (IFC) backed Scaling Solar program to which it .
23 MW Solar Power Plant Online In Senegal
Germany Financed Diass Solar Project In Senegal Connected To Grid
Monday, 30 May 2022
Financed by the German development agency KfW, 23 MW Diass Solar Power Plant has come online in Senegal and was recently inaugurated by the country’s President Macky Sall along with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Prequalified Bidders For Niger’s 50 MW Project
6 Companies & Consortia Prequalify For Niger’s Scaling Solar Tender
Monday, 14 Feb 2022
The Scaling Solar tender for 50 MW AC solar PV capacity in Niger has announced prequalifying companies and consortia as Norway’s Scatec, France’s GreenYellow, Voltalia also from France, Morocco’s Nareva Holding, Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric and Infinity Power Holding, also from Egypt.
60 MW Côte d’Ivoire Scaling Solar Update
9 Pre-Qualified Bidders For Côte d’Ivoire’s Scaling Solar Tender
Wednesday, 24 Nov 2021
A total of 9 companies and consortia have made it to the list of pre-qualified bidders for 60 MW solar energy tender launched by the Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Mines, Oil and Energy and Côte d’Ivoire Energies (CI-Energies) under the aegis of the World Bank’s Scaling Solar program.
50 MW AC Scaling Solar Tender For Niger
Niger’s Energy Ministry Seeking Interested Bidders For 50 MW AC Solar Capacity Tendered Under World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program
Tuesday, 07 Sep 2021
Niger’s Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energy has launched its maiden Scaling Solar tender for approximately 50 MW AC capacity, around 2 months after it joined the initiative (see Niger Enters World Bank’s Scaling Solar Club).
60 MW Scaling Solar Tender Launched In Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire Energy Ministry & CI-Energies, With Support From IFC, Launch 60 MW Solar Tender Under World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program
Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
The African nation of Côte d’Ivoire has launched a 60 MW solar power tender under its arrangement with the World Bank backed Scaling Solar Program which it joined in November 2019 (see Côte d’Ivoire Joins World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program).
Niger Enters World Bank’s Scaling Solar Club
World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program Welcomes New Member, Africa’s Niger; IFC To Help It Realize 50 MW PV Capacity ‘Quickly’ & ‘Affordably’
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021
The World Bank’s Scaling Solar program, through which it enables countries make use of their solar irradiance to diversify their power generation capacity and take steps to become self-sufficient in the space, has welcomed a new member nation.
Masdar Wins Uzbek’s Sherabad Solar Power Auction
$0.018/kWh By Masdar Adjudged Winner Of Uzbekistan’s Sherabad Solar Auction, Says Reuters; Company To Build 457 MW Capacity In Surkhandarya
Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021
Masdar’s lowest bids in Uzbekistan’s 4 major auctions concluded under partnership with international agencies as the IFC of the World Bank, and ADB have won it a total of over 957 MW capacity in the country so far.
60 MW Scaling Solar PV Capacity Commissioned In Senegal
Engie, Meridiam & FONSIS Energize 60 MW Solar In Senegal, Financed By IFC, EIB & Proparco, Under World Bank Backed Scaling Solar Program
Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021
Two solar power plants in Senegal have come online representing 60 MW AC capacity in cumulative, under the World Bank backed Scaling Solar program.
Masdar Wins Another 400 MW Scaling Solar In Uzbekistan
After Winning Maiden 100 MW PV Project Under World Bank Backed Scaling Solar Initiative In Uzbekistan, Masdar Scores 2 More Wins In Country With 400 MW Capacity Offering Lowest Winning Bids, Says IFC
Friday, 21 May 2021
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) has emerged as the winner of 2 solar power projects in Uzbekistan after it offered lowest winning bid for both the auctions, announced the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Masdar To Develop 500 MW Solar PV Capacity In Ethiopia
Masdar Enters Memorandum Of Understanding With Ethiopia To Develop 500 MW Solar Power Capacity, To Come Online In 2022
Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021
Masdar is exploring the Ethiopian solar market to develop PV projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW, under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Ethiopia.
Up To 80 MW Solar Tender In Africa’s Togo
Togo Tender For Two Grid Connected Solar PV Projects With Up To 80 MW Capacity Under Scaling Solar Program Of World Bank With IFC Help
Friday, 03 Jan 2020
Shortly before the world went on Christmas and New Year holidays in 2019, Togo launched its first tender under the World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program for a total installed capacity of 60 MW to 80 MW (AC).
Côte d’Ivoire Joins World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program
Scaling Solar Program Of World Bank Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire As Member Nation; IFC To Help Country Deploy 60 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Capacity
Sunday, 17 Nov 2019
Côte d’Ivoire aims to have 400 MW of solar power capacity by 2030 and secure 42% of renewable energy in the total energy mix by the same year.
Uzbekistan To Tender 900 MW PV Under PPP Model
Uzbekistan Signs Mandate With International Finance Corporation To Tender 2×200 MW & 500 MW Solar PV Capacity Under Scaling Solar Program Of World Bank
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019
The first tender round for 100 MW capacity under Scaling Solar in Uzbekistan saw Masdar winning it with the lowest bid of $0.027 per kWh.
Masdar Wins Scaling Solar Uzbekistan Auction
With $0.027/kWh Winning Bid, Masdar Becomes Winner Of Inaugural Scaling Solar Tender With 100 MW Capacity In Uzbekistan; Country Plans Two More PV Tender Rounds With 900 MW
Tuesday, 08 Oct 2019
According to the IFC, the $0.027 per kWh winning bid of Masdar for the 100 MW Uzbek solar tender is one of the lowest solar tariffs in emerging markets.
Financial Closure For 60 MW Solar In Senegal
With €38 Million Lent By IFC, EIB, Proparco & Finland-IFC Blended Finance For Climate Program, 60 MW Solar Projects Of Engie & Meridiam In Senegal Move Towards Construction Stage Under Scaling Solar Initiative
Sunday, 21 Jul 2019
Senegal had awarded 2 solar power plants with 60 MW cumulative capacity and signed PPAs with a consortium of Engie and Meridiam in November 2018 under the World Bank Group's Scaling Solar program.
Engie Consortium Signs PPA For 60 MW In Senegal
Senegal’s National Electricity Company, SENELEC Enters Power Purchase Agreement With Engie, Meridiam & FONSIS For 60 MW Solar Power Capacity To Be Developed Under World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program
Friday, 16 Nov 2018
Senegal has only 620 MW of electricity production capacity and more than half of its population still doesn’t have access to electricity.
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