Rajendra Shukla, Energy Minister for the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, said that the world’s largest solar power station – 750 MW – will be built in the Rewa district of the state.
Japan-based SoftBank will have SB Energy, its subsidiary for investments in developing renewable energy, extend construction and operation from photovoltaic and wind power to also include geothermal power generation.
Iran and Germany have signed a contract for construction of a 100 MW wind farm and two 20 MW photovoltaic power plants in Arvand Free Trade Zone in southwest Iran.
Houshang Falahatian, Deputy Energy Minister for Iran, said that his country would shortly sign deals with German companies for the construction of new power plants.
Iran’s Sunir, an electrical products company, and Spain’s Bester Generation have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop renewable power generation projects worth $250 million in Chile and Mexico.