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GE, Alfanar Unite for 334MW of Renewables in Spain
GE Vernova & Alfanar form JV to develop 334MW of wind & solar projects in Spain; targeting ready-to-build status by 2025 & COD by 2027. Plans to explore battery & energy storage solutions.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Spain, Europe, Alfanar, GE Vernova
Greenvolt's 5MW Battery: Portugal's Renewables Revolution
Greenvolt is striving to be the first to get certified by the Portuguese govt in the near future. Discover the full story and see why this certification matters!
Nov 17, 2023 // Storage, Portugal, Europe, Greenvolt
Pacific Green Nabs 51% of 500-MW Italian BESS Portfolio
Pacific Green Technologies Inc has taken a majority stake in a 500-MW/2,800-MWh portfolio of BESS projects in Italy, with the CEO noting the move as part of their European expansion. Construction of the facilities to start in late 2025, with a 35-year operating lifespan.
Nov 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Italy, Europe, Pacific Green Technologies
Cero Generation Powers Up 70-MW Agri-PV Plant
Cero Generation and Macquarie's Green Investment Group have successfully launched the 70-MW Pontinia solar photovoltaic plant in Italy's Lazio region. The agrivoltaic project produces electricity for the grid and two virtual PPAs with Heineken NV and Philips, while also growing agricultural crops on 65% of its surface area.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Italy, Europe, cero generation, Agri-PV Plant
Malaysia Seeks EPC for 30-MW Floatovoltaics
TNB is building a 30-MW solar park, the first of its kind in Malaysia, to power the nation toward its 2030 renewable energy goal. EPC contractors have until Dec 8 to submit proposals and help the nation reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, TNB, Malaysia, Asia, PV Power Plant
EnfraGen Buys 188-MW Latin American Renewables Portfolio
EnfraGen LLC acquires 188-MW renewables and grid portfolio in Panama & Costa Rica - a debt refinancing drives accretive balance sheet.
Nov 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, North America, panama, Costa Rica, EnfraGen
UAE Harnesses Solar Power Before Climate Talks
Explore the UAE's groundbreaking Al Dhafra solar plant and its ambitious plans to reach "net zero" in carbon emissions by 2050. Be part of the COP28 climate talks to see how the UAE is making progress in tackling climate change.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Asia, UAE, PV Power Plant
Trina Solar Conquers Australia with 1 GW MoU
Trina Solar signs 1GW Vertex Module supply deal with Solar Juice in Australia to boost its presence and meet the growing demand for its Vertex S+ modules. Get the latest on the commercial and industrial Vertex N modules for your business.
Nov 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, Trina Solar
EDPR Powers Up 5-MWp Solar in France
EDP Renewables has achieved a major milestone with the completion of its first 5 MWp solar park in northeastern France. The Neuilly project will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of 1,200 households and mitigate over 2,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. This is just the start of EDP's renewables expansion into France, with plans to develop 330 MWp of solar capacity and manage an additional 388 MW for clients. Join the French renewable energy revolution and make the switch to clean energy today!
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, Europe, EDP Renewables, PV Power Plant
Groundbreaking on Box Canyon: BrightNight-Cordelio Solar Project Soars
BrightNight and Cordelio Power start construction of a massive 300-MW solar farm in Arizona. Box Canyon Solar Project to generate 900,000 MWh of renewable energy annually, powering 77,000 homes and businesses, with USD 134 million in local economic benefits. Operational in 2025, it will expand their joint venture partnership to 2 GW capacity.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, solar farm, Cordelio Power, brightnight
Foresight Solar Sells Half Stake in 99-MW Spanish Portfolio
Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LON:FSFL) sells 50% stake in 99-MW Lorca solar portfolio, 21% premium to value. Funds will be used to reduce credit facility. 200 MW more divestment underway. Alexander Ohlsson highlights successful acquisition strategy.
Nov 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Foresight Solar Fund Ltd
Enbridge Invests in Ohio's Largest Solar Project
Experience the first phase of the 749 MW DC/577 MW AC Fox Squirrel solar project joint venture between Enbridge and EDF Renewables, estimated to create 450 jobs and USD 25 million in taxes. Get ready for clean energy from Ohio by the end of the year.
Nov 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Solar Project, Enbridge
AI-Made Solar Cells: 16.9% Efficient in Weeks
This new AI-driven system can rapidly and reproducibly design solar cells from the mineral perovskite. Researchers from RMIT, Monash and CSIRO achieved 16.9% power-conversion efficiency with no human intervention. Prototype your own solar cell with this system and industry partners.
Nov 16, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, CSIRO, RMIT, Monash
Oberon Powers Up: 500MW Solar+Storage Project
California's Oberon project delivers 500MW of solar + storage, combining First Solar modules and Nextracker trackers with Tesla batteries. Creating 930 skilled union jobs and offering renewable energy credits, this project is the first to meet IRA and BLM standards.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, TESLA, North America, Oberon
JinkoSolar Reaches 200 GW Solar Panel Milestone
Experience the solar revolution with JinkoSolar! Get the highest ever shipments of 16.9 GW in Q1 2021 and enjoy the reliable and efficient solar panel lineup globally. Join the 200 GW solar panel family and enjoy the solar revolution!
Nov 16, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, JinkoSolar