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Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy

Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy

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Paraguay has launched its first large-scale solar photovoltaic tender under Law No. 7599/2025, marking a key step in diversifying its electricity mix beyond hydropower. The 140 MW project, supported by the World Bank, includes grid connection via a 220 kV substation and opens the door to long-term renewable PPAs and future hybrid solar-plus-storage developments… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/27/paraguay-launches-first-large-scale-solar-tender-marking-historic-shift-in-energy-policy/

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Colombia awards 1,546.9 MW of solar capacity in firm energy auction for 2029–2030

Colombia awards 1,546.9 MW of solar capacity in firm energy auction for 2029–2030

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The Firm Energy Obligations (OEF) auction held in Colombia awarded 4,069.7 MW of new capacity scheduled to enter the system starting in December 2029. Solar PV accounted for 1,546.9 MW across 29 awarded projects, with individual plant capacities of up to 200 MW among the main beneficiaries… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/27/colombia-awards-1546-9-mw-of-solar-capacity-in-firm-energy-auction-for-2029-2030/

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Türkiye reduces grid fee for around 800 unlicensed solar plants

Türkiye reduces grid fee for around 800 unlicensed solar plants

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Türkiye’s energy regulator has decreased the grid fee for approximately 800 unlicensed solar plants that have completed their ten-year purchase guarantee period by 68%. May 26, 2026 Patrick Jowett Image: Tarik Haiga/Unsplash Türkiye ’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) is lowering the grid fee for first-generation unlicensed solar power plants that came into operation before

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Repsol commissions 825MW Pinnington solar plant in Texas

Repsol commissions 825MW Pinnington solar plant in Texas

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Latest The Pinnington facility comprises approximately 1.5 million solar panels. Image: Repsol/Flickr. Spanish energy company Repsol has begun commercial operations at its 825MW Pinnington solar project in Texas.  The utility-scale project, which was engineered and constructed by Black & Veatch and its subsidiary Overland Contracting Inc. (OCI), was completed at “an accelerated pace”, reaching commercial operation “2.5

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Considering plug-in solar? My expert advice after setting up the DIY energy tech at home

Considering plug-in solar? My expert advice after setting up the DIY energy tech at home

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The brains of plug-in solar is the microinverter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET:  Add us as a preferred source  on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Plug-in solar uses microinverters to feed power into a household system. So far, in the US, only Utah has passed legislation to allow such systems. These systems cost about $2,400 and will

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Jack Chambers responds to calls for bigger solar panel grants

Jack Chambers responds to calls for bigger solar panel grants

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Jack Chambers has weighed in on calls for higher grants for people installing solar panels on their properties.  In recent years, the State has cut the amount available for people installing solar panels, amid falling prices for the technology.  Currently, a person looking to install solar panels on their property is entitled to an SEAI

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China solar exports hit all-time record in March as Africa, Asia demand jumps

China solar exports hit all-time record in March as Africa, Asia demand jumps

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China exported a record volume of solar components in March 2026, comprising photovoltaic panels, cells and wafers, according to data from the Chinese customs authority analyzed by U.K.-based energy think tank Ember. The 68 gigawatts in solar capacity was a 49% increase from the previous export record… https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/china-solar-exports-hit-all-time-record-in-march-as-africa-asia-demand-jumps/

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