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Bboxx calls for more subsidy programmes to advance universal electrification initiative in 2025

January 3, 2025
PV Tech spoke to Bboxx chief commercial officer Amaury Fastenakels about the company’s work in 2024, and what it can expect in 2025.
Voltalia's RA Solar project in Egypt.

Tunisia awards over 500MW of solar capacity in latest round of tenders

December 31, 2024
Tunisia has announced the winners of tenders for over 500MW of solar capacity, including Qair International and Voltalia.
Solar panels in the Czech Republic.
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The coal-to-clean transition is closer than many realise

December 20, 2024
Renewable energy is now a competitive alternative to fossil fuels, and more than 800 coal plants in smaller economies could be replaced by PV.
A solar project from Sonnedix, which was awarded 35% of the total energy supply in the auction. Image: Sonnedix.

FINANCING ROUND-UP: Sonnedix, Origis, Scatec and AMPYR raise funds for projects

December 19, 2024
This week, a number of solar developers have raised funds for a number of projects, including Sonnedix in Europe and Origis in the US.
A mini-grid in Nigeria.
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How to deliver sustainable and scalable mini-grids across Sub-Saharan Africa

December 18, 2024
Mini-grids are expected to play a crucial role in achieving complete electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Masdar signing ceremony.

Masdar signs deals for over 6GW of new Egyptian solar capacity, plus 4GW of manufacturing capacity

November 21, 2024
Masdar plans to develop including over 6GW of new solar capacity and 4GW of new solar manufacturing capacity in Egypt.
An AXIAN Energy project in Senegal.

AXIAN secures US$89.2 million in finance for Kolda solar-plus-storage plant in Senegal

November 13, 2024
The EAAIF, FMO and DEG have invested €84 million (US$89.2 million) into AXIAN Energy’s Kolda solar-plus-storage portfolio in Senegal.
Scatec project in Brazil

Scatec posts third quarter revenues of US$270 million, driven by divestment strategy

November 1, 2024
Scatec has published its latest financial results, which include revenues of NOK2.97 billion (US$270 million) in the third quarter of 2024.
Rooftop solar installations in South Africa.
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South Africa’s rooftop solar has helped alleviate load shedding, but has undermined demand for residential PV

November 1, 2024
A surge in rooftop solar has helped resolve load shedding in South Africa, but this has led to a decline in the demand for residential PV.
A Lihao Clean Energy project.

Lihao Clean Energy plans to build a polysilicon plant in Angola

October 25, 2024
Sonangol and Qinghai Lihao Clean Energy plan to build a polysilicon plant, which will produce PV modules made of quartz ore, in Angola.

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