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Adenia Acquires S.Africa Solar Financing Giant
Adenia Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Enfin Energy Finance, the leading South African solar power financing solutions provider. Their purchase marks the first investment from their 5th flagship fund and will help Enfin build over 100MW of solar systems in the next 5 years, simultaneously allowing businesses to become more reliable on grid power and support them in the energy crisis.
Oct 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Adenia
1.2 GW Battery Hub OK'd for Victoria
Experience Australia's future of renewable energy with the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH): an 1,200-MW/2,400-MWh battery storage facility powering over 1 million homes. Construction starts 2023. Largest in Australia and Asia.
Oct 11, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
Iberdrola Lights Up 200 MW Solar Farm in Spain
Iberdrola just commissioned its 200-MW Tagus I-IV solar power complex, made with 308,000 bifacial solar panels to provide renewable energy to Extremadura, Spain. Building locally, with local jobs and an impressive 4,200 MW total installed capacity.
Oct 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
GSPP Lights Up Biggest Solar Project in California
GSPP completes largest solar project to date: 26-MWDC Westlands Almond Solar contributing 57 million kWh of clean energy to Amy's Kitchen, with agrisolar and sheep grazing used for vegetation management. Experience the future of renewable energy with GSPP today!
Oct 10, 2023 // Plants, California, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, GSPP
California Takes Step Forward to 100% Renewables
California leads the way to a greener future Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of clean energy bills to install highway solar, increase efficiency, tap into wave energy, and fund transportation for the next decade - an ambitious plan to achieve 100% clean energy.
Oct 10, 2023 // Policy, California, USA, North America, Gavin Newsom
Solar Truck Conquers Highest Volcano on Earth
See Team Peak Evolution conquer Ojos del Salado volcano with their solar-powered truck! Witness the world record breaking mission with 10.7 kW solar modules and two 120 kW electric motors. Gebrüder Weiss is providing logistical support for this challenging venture.
Oct 10, 2023 // Transport, Chile, South america, David Pröschel, Patrik Koller, David Koller, solar truck
Italy's Solar Boom: KGAL, Edison Ink 150MW PPA
KGAL Investment Management signs 10 year PPA with Italian utility Edison for its 150MW Tuscania solar park in Lazio. Be part of one of the largest solar parks in Italy with fixed price electricity production starting in 2024. Join KGAL in their 10 year renewable energy journey across Italy.
Oct 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, PV Power Plant, Edison, KGAL, Tuscania
Voltalia Sells 420MW Brazilian Solar Project to Newave Energia
Voltalia sells 420MW solar project in Brazil to Newave Energia, with 1.8GW potential capacity. Get construction and maintenance services from Voltalia for your project needs.
Oct 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant
Germany's 1Komma5° to Launch 5GW TOPCon Plant
1Komma5° plans to set up a 5 GW TOPCon module assembly plant in Germany in 2024. Join the European push for higher-priced modules and reduce reliance on Chinese-made solar – discover 1Komma5°'s new production plant in Brandenburg or Saxony.
Oct 10, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, topcon
"Texas' Lone Charge" - New Leaf Energy's 64-MW Battery Portfolio
New Leaf Energy announces 64MW portfolio of battery storage projects in Texas, featuring 7 standalone batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries. Interconnection agreements due by 2024, and commercial operation expected by 2025. Interested parties should contact New Leaf Energy via email.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, New Leaf Energy
Tesla Powers Up Australia's Largest Battery
A revolutionary energy storage complex has been commissioned in New South Wales, providing energy to 240,000 homes. It's the largest battery in the state, with three Tesla Megapack systems forming the backbone of the 150 MW/300 MWh Riverina and Darlington Point complex from Federation Asset Management and Edify Energy. Get the details on the long-term asset manager and the 10-year contracts supplied to EnergyAustralia.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, TESLA, Australia, Oceania
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria
TasRex's 5GW Renewables Ambition Unveiled
TasRex unveils ambitious plan to build 5 GW of solar, onshore and offshore wind farms in Tasmania. Construction to start in 2026, with 288-MW PV park and battery storage to begin operations next year. Grazing and farming to continue in the area after generation begins.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Tasmania, TasRex
Genex Powers Australia's Largest Solar Park
Genex Power Ltd and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd have partnered to provide Australia with its largest grid-connected solar park. With 25-year Power Purchase Agreement, 337.5 MW of the 450-775 MW capacity will be used to power Fortescue's planned green hydrogen and green ammonia facility. Bulli Creek solar project investment decision expected in 2024.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Genex Power, PV Power Plant
Nebraska's Record-Breaking Solar Project
FTC Solar has been contracted to supply its Pioneer 1P solar tracker for a 225-MW solar project near Columbus, Nebraska. Delivery of the trackers will begin in 2021, with Sandhills Energy's 720 MW of solar projects already developed and 1,500 MW more in its pipeline.
Oct 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, ftc solar, Solar Tracker, PV Power Plant, Nebraska