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Solar Pyrolysis: Revolutionizing Lithium Battery Recycling with Solar Energy

French researchers at PROMES-CNRS have developed a solar-powered pyro-metallurgical process to recycle valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing the recycling landscape with concentrated solar thermal energy.

Jan 30, 2024 // Technology, Storage, Li-ion batteries, Gilles Flamant, hydro-metallurgy, PROMES-CNRS, Proof of Concept

H&M Partners with Alight to Build Solar Parks in Sweden

H&M Group takes a major step towards sustainability with the construction of three solar parks in Sweden, generating clean electricity and supporting their goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.

Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Sweden, Europe, Solar Park, H&M Group

Trilantic Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Mounting Innovator

Trilantic Europe takes majority stake in Aerocompact Group, boosting international growth and potential acquisitions. Founder Mathias Muther retains 40% ownership. Approval pending.

Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Austria, Trilantic Europe, Aerocompact Group

Zenobe's 300-MW Scottish BESS Project Secures Financial Close

Zenobe secures financial close on a 300-MW/600-MWh battery energy storage project in Scotland, bringing significant energy cost savings and paving the way for construction to commence.

Jan 29, 2024 // Storage, BESS, Zenobe, SCOTLAND

Colbun Pioneers Green Hydrogen Production at Peru Power Plant

Colbun pioneers Peru's first green hydrogen plant, reducing carbon emissions and saving costs while promoting renewable energy use in customer processes.

Jan 29, 2024 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, South america, Peru, green hydrogen plant, Colbun

RES Secures Permit for 25-MW Solar Farm in England

RES secures approval for 25-MW Varley solar farm in South Gloucestershire, UK. The project will power 10,000 homes and incorporate sheep farming and native tree planting. RES, with a proven track record, manages 12 GW of assets worldwide.

Jan 29, 2024 // Plants, res, England, solar farm

Reliance-Backed NexWafe to Revolutionize US Solar Manufacturing

German solar startup NexWafe GmbH, backed by Reliance, plans to expand its solar wafer manufacturing capacity in the US, taking advantage of incentives and aiming to reduce production costs with its innovative EpiNex technology.

Jan 29, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, nexwafe, Reliance, epinex, RSEL

US Allocates $254 Million to Decarbonize Manufacturing Sector

The US Department of Energy is investing $254 million to decarbonize manufacturing, supporting 49 projects across 21 states. This funding aims to advance next-gen technologies and reduce emissions in key industrial sectors.

Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, doe, department of energy

Adani Green Unit Secures Funding to Redeem $750M Bond, Significantly Deleveraging

Adani Green Energy secures funding to redeem $750 million bond, improving access to offshore financing and strengthening its balance sheet. Shares in Adani Enterprises also gain momentum.

Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Adani Green

Ace Power Secures Grid-Connection Approvals for 303 MW of BESS in Australia

ACE Power secures grid-connection approvals for two battery energy storage systems, marking a significant milestone for the company in Australia's renewable energy sector.

Jan 26, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, BESS, ACE Power

First Solar Expands Ohio Manufacturing and Distribution Footprint

First Solar expands its manufacturing footprint in Ohio with a new distribution center, aiming to achieve 14 GW of US solar manufacturing capacity by 2026.

Jan 26, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar

Unlocking the Potential: C60 ETLs Revolutionize Perovskite Solar Cells

Discover the breakthrough in solar cell technology: a perovskite-silicon tandem cell with a thermally evaporated C60 electron transport layer. Achieving an impressive 30.90% efficiency, this innovation could revolutionize the industry.

Jan 26, 2024 // Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, solar cells, perovskite, KAUST, Princeton University, Marmara University, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Nano-C

PFO Africa Secures Concession for Cote d'Ivoire's Largest Solar Project

PFO Africa partners with Cote d'Ivoire to build a 52-MWp solar project, supporting the country's renewable energy targets and meeting the region's electricity needs.

Jan 26, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, PV Power Plant, PFO Africa

Voltalia Energizes France with 12.1-MW Solar Farm

Voltalia SA launches its 12.1-MW Logelbach solar park in France, generating enough power for 6,000 people and offsetting 2,545 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Jan 26, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, France, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant

Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK's Largest Solar Portfolio

Schroders Greencoat secures £700m solar portfolio deal, adding 53 operating solar farms to their existing 1.35 GWp capacity in the UK. Completion expected soon.

Jan 26, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Schroders Greencoat

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