Who will fund Iran's first batch of renewable energy projects?

A high-risk market that could deliver exceptional returns, Iran continues to draw renewable energy developers and export credit agencies despite the lack of involvement of international financial institutions and commercial ...

16 Sept. Markets

Cash injection sends solar firm on quest for global partners

One of Italy’s top integrated PV companies is looking to expand into new markets after getting €1.9 million from the Italian DFI.

06 Sept. Markets

Weighing up the bankability of Iran’s renewable energy PPA

With vast tracts of land, high irradiation levels and a sizable grid capacity, Iran is a promising destination for renewable energy development. But are the current incentives and potentially high ...

05 Sept. Markets

Liquidity is abundant, but Africa’s project developers need to stay focused

Recently there has been a proliferation of financiers looking into the African energy market. However, solar project promoters in Africa may be underestimating the amount of funds accessible to African ...

30 Aug. Markets

Why Chilean solar firms should be eyeing the Brazil market

Operational experience gained in Chile could be valuable in Northeast Brazil as the Brazilian market takes off, an industry body has said.

29 Aug. Markets

Despite political uncertainty, Indonesia is headed for a sunny future

Indonesia and the Philippines offer an attractive opportunity to develop solar. Demand for electricity is soaring in Southeast Asia’s largest nations, with high solar irradiance through the region.

26 Aug. Markets

Chamber of commerce helps knowledge transfer for O&M

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is supporting the transfer of knowledge and skills to help Chile develop a green energy economy.

24 Aug. Markets

New government decree to accelerate the Indonesian solar market

The solar market of Southeast Asia’s largest energy consumer has been relatively underdeveloped until now. A new decree from the energy ministry is set to change the situation and open ...

22 July Markets

Opportunities for Solar in Africa

Solar PV is playing a key role in expanding electricity access throughout Africa, as momentum increases to develop large-scale projects and mini-grid systems, in line with the proliferation of off-grid ...

22 June Markets

Clarity on Iranian FiTs but not on FiT winners

Despite a flurry of announcements it is still unclear which developers have been awarded projects under Iran’s newly launched FiT scheme.

08 June Markets

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