Which solar-plus-storage projects were bidding in Germany's latest innovation auction?

All the bidding projects from Germany’s latest innovative auction were a combination of solar with energy storage. Image: Convergent Energy + Power. Germany’s latest innovation auction has awarded contracts to 32 solar-plus-storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 408MW.

What is a solar PV & energy storage innovation tender?

Launched in 2020, the innovation tender seeks to combine several renewable resources, however as shown in the latest auction all bids submitted have been for the combination of solar PV with energy storage.

How many large-scale solar PV projects are under construction?

Under Round 1 of the REIPPP, construction has commenced on 18 large-scale solar PV projects with a combined installed capacity of 630 MW. In Round 2, a total of nine projects with a combined capacity of 417 MW were awarded preferred bidder status and are currently under construction.

What is a good contract for solar PV power plants?

The following standard form of contracts are considered good options for delivery of solar PV power plants on a turnkey basis: The Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Project First Edition, 1999, published by the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC).

How do I choose a viable solar PV project?

viable solar PV project. There are no clear-cut rules for site selection. Viable projects have been developed in locations that may initially seem unlikely, such as steep mountain slopes, within wind farms and on waste disposal sites.

How many energy storage projects are there in India?

The country announced its 1 GW energy storage program in the summer with three separate tenders featuring 400 MW, 300 MW and 300 MW of capacity. The first tender awarded 12 energy storage projects in August, with 411,79 ΜW of capacity in total. The second auction aims to award another 288,21 MW of storage capacity.