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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
Bluefield Solar and GLIL Acquire 247-MW Solar Portfolio from Lightsource bp
Bluefield Solar Income Fund, in partnership with GLIL Infrastructure, acquires a 247 MW solar asset portfolio in the UK, solidifying their strategic partnership and expanding their renewable energy investments.
Jan 26, 2024 // Plants, Lightsource BP, Bluefield Solar, GLIL
Greece's Helleniq Energy Shines with 260-MW Solar Project
Greek oil company Helleniq Energy Holdings secures environmental approval for a 260-MW solar park in Western Macedonia, as part of its ambitious plan to reach 2 GW of renewables by 2030.
Jan 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, Helleniq Energy