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MEC Group acquires 51% stake in EnergieSun, a German rooftop solar developer, to expand its renewable energy portfolio. EnergieSun specializes in small to mid-size systems for private customers, with capacity to install up to 200 each month.

MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund secures financing for phase II of its Monte Plata solar farm in the Dominican Republic. Expansion to 75.6 MWp capacity with PPA monetisation expected to be operational in 2024. German asset and investment manager MPC Capital AG leads the project.

Unlock the secrets of the photovoltaic effect in OIHPs - research from RIKEN could see breakthroughs in improving solar cell efficiency. Discover how crystal symmetry and light shifting electron clouds can create an electric current.

Iberdrola's new 86MW hybrid facility in Cedillo, Spain is the first of its kind in the country. Combining hydroelectric and photovoltaic technologies, the project minimizes environmental impact and creates more stable and efficient renewable production. Iberdrola has plans to invest in more hybrid plants, with 5200MW already installed in Extremadura.

Adani Green Energy Ltd. has achieved a milestone with an 8GW green power project portfolio, securing buyers for the entire capacity over 25 years. Stimulated by post-pandemic recovery, extreme weather and heightened electricity demand, Adani Green is geared up to invest $22 billion to expand capacity to 45GW by 2030.

Renewable energy producer Neoen has won four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp in a tender, including three agrivoltaic initiatives to combine sheep farming with solar power generation. When complete, these projects will provide enough clean energy to power 50,000 people in France.

Renantis' 9.7-MW solar agrivoltaic plant officially in operation in Sicily: An innovative project that offers a 6% return for investors while creating jobs and supporting renewable energy.

Reuse and recycle: We Recycle Solar has created an 'urban mining' process to upcycle old solar panels, reclaiming up to 99% of their components and creating a profitable, sustainable industry.

EtaVolt's new technology brings quick and affordable rejuvenation to solar panels, restoring performance & preventing degradation for up to 5 years. Suitable for most solar modules & both indoor & outdoor use with added smart recycling services.

Harnessing solar energy in Sanzhuang, Shandong province, a new 90-megawatt project is reducing CO2 emissions while creating jobs for local farmers and planting honeysuckle. Power up with clean energy!

Onyedikachi Erete is revolutionizing rural Nigeria by installing solar-powered boreholes – providing clean drinking water and reducing waterborne diseases. USAID is partnering with Tanzania to fight water scarcity, while Morrow County's $1.7 million EPA grant is tackling the drinking water crisis. Together, these efforts are making a big impact in alleviating water scarcity.

Tongwei Co. pushes ahead with ambitious expansion plans while Chinese solar sector braces for inevitable consolidation and price wars. The 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) factory in Inner Mongolia promises 500,000 tons of industrial silicon and 400,000 tons of polysilicon annually.

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Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc is proposing a merger with Aquila European Renewables plc, to create one of the largest London-listed renewable energy investment trusts, expected to have a market capitalisation of GBP 745 million. ORIT awaits AERS' response as they enter into further discussions in the New Year.

Brazil's Sudene approves USD 20.4m loan to Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis for 40MW solar power plant, expected to meet the energy needs of 500,000 households by 2024.