Serbia's state power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) has published a public call to companies and investors seeking to sell or jointly develop renewable energy projects, with a focus on mature projects already connected to the transmission system. The utility aims to acquire and develop solar, wind, hybrid, biomass, waste-to-energy, and green hydrogen projects, with priority given to those with an installed capacity of 50 MW or above. EPS will use a competitive procedure to select projects, which will include a two-stage process for biomass and other smaller-scale projects.
Pakistan's National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved plans to make energy storage a mandatory component for bidders in renewable energy auctions. This requirement aims to increase the adoption of clean energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The move is part of Pakistan's efforts to promote sustainable development and meet its growing electricity demand through renewable energy.
Mongolia has completed its first renewable energy auction, awarding 220 MW of solar PV capacity and 135 MW of battery energy storage systems across five provinces to qualified bidders. The projects were developed by five selected companies, with winning tariffs ranging from $0.0485/kWh to $0.078/kWh. A second auction is set to take place on September 11, seeking an independent power producer to develop renewable energy projects in the Gobi region.
Tunisia's sixth licensing round of the authorization regime for solar PV projects has allocated 455 MW of capacity, comprising 309 approved projects. The selected independent power producers will sell electricity to STEG under long-term power purchase agreements at pre-tax tariffs ranging from €0.074/kWh for plants up to 1 MW and €0.142/kWh for larger projects.
EPC Renewables and Grupo Cobra will deploy a 142 MW/240 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Fiji, comprising two stages with the first phase featuring 22 MW of solar and a 40 MWh battery. The project aims to support Fiji's plan to reduce reliance on imported diesel generation, with commercial operations expected by mid-2029. A power purchase agreement is set to be finalized by early 2027.
SECI has tendered 700 MW of solar capacity for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumption in Odisha, with power intended to be sold to an export-oriented unit. The projects will be developed under the build-own-operate model and will qualify for exemptions from ALMM requirements. Bids can be made for a minimum contracted capacity of 50 MW and a maximum quantum of 700 MW.
Comoros has inaugurated three solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 20 MW, including two battery storage systems with a combined capacity of 8 MW/16 MWh. The projects are expected to generate approximately 33.75 GWh of electricity and account for around 13.3% to 22.5% of the country's total electricity demand annually. The initiative is part of Comoros' efforts to reduce its reliance on imported diesel, which accounted for 91% of its energy mix in 2024.
EDF Power Solutions Australia is seeking approval from the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act for its proposed 4GWh pumped hydro energy storage project at Wala Wala in NSW. The project involves constructing a 300-400MW facility, which will generate renewable energy using hydropower.
The U.N. acknowledges the planet will miss critical climate targets, East Point Energy begins operating energy storage facilities in ERCOT, a collaborative project between MN8, Eos Energy, and Google aims to innovate, NeoGenyx starts construction on a renewable natural gas project, and Cypress Creek reaches commercial operations on a Microsoft solar site in Washington.
Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak have closed financing on a 100MW/400MWh battery storage project in Malaysia, which was part of a tender won by the company. The project involves a 100MW/400MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The deal was backed by Macquarie.
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