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IFC and SIMA Invest $150M in Solar Green Bonds for African Projects
IFC and SIMA Funds join forces to finance solar projects in Africa, supporting small businesses and promoting sustainable energy solutions. A game-changer for the continent's solar sector.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, ifc, Africa, Solar Project, SIMA
Trina Storage Secures Deal for 190MWh Storage at UK Solar Sites
Trina Storage secures contract to provide battery energy storage systems for UK solar power projects, bringing new capabilities and aiding renewable integration.
Feb 8, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Trina storage
EBRD Supports Enery's Groundbreaking Solar Farm in Bulgaria
The EBRD guarantees a loan for Enery's solar plant project in Bulgaria, supporting the country's renewable energy goals and phasing out coal-fired power generation.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, EBRD, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria
Recom's Lion 450-W: The Game-Changing All-Black Solar Module
Introducing the Lion 450-W bifacial solar panel by Recom Technologies - an all-black design with a silver frame, offering a 30-year warranty and up to 20% more energy yield in low-light conditions. Experience reliability and quality with this efficient module.
Feb 8, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Recom, solar module
AirTrunk Partners with Ib Vogt for Malaysia's First Data Centre Renewable Energy VPPA
Ib Vogt partners with AirTrunk for a virtual power purchase agreement, bringing renewable energy to Malaysia's Corporate Green Power Programme. Construction starts in 2024.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, ib vogt, AirTrunk
REC Silicon Halts Polysilicon Production in Butte, Cuts Workforce
REC Silicon, a leading Norwegian polysilicon producer, will halt production at its Butte plant in Montana due to electricity supply and demand issues. The company will focus on its silicon gases business instead.
Feb 8, 2024 // Manufacturing News, polysilicon, REC Silicon, Butte
Metafin Secures $5 Million Funding to Drive Solar Adoption in Rural India
Metafin, the solar finance startup, secures $5 million in funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and provide affordable power to rural businesses in India.
Feb 8, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Metafin
Microsoft Partners with Recurrent Energy for Louisiana Solar Project
Recurrent Energy secures $160M financing for Bayou Galion Solar project in Louisiana, with Microsoft purchasing all energy to support its carbon-negative goal. Louisiana set to become a major player in solar energy with projected 3,000 MW increase.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Microsoft, North America, Louisiana
Scottish Council Breaks Ground on Solar Duo, Paving the Way for Clean Energy Future
North Ayrshire Council takes a groundbreaking step towards sustainability with the construction of two solar farms, generating clean energy and revenue for the community.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, ameresco, SCOTLAND, NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Solektra Shines Bright:
Solektra's upcoming 2.0 MW solar power plant in Croatia marks a significant step towards the country's renewable energy goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and embracing sustainability.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, Solar Power Plant, Croatia, Solektra
Incheon and Harvard Researchers Revolutionize Fuel Cell Durability
Scientists from Incheon University and Harvard University have developed a fatigue-resistant electrolyte membrane, revolutionizing fuel cell technology for industries beyond transportation.
Feb 7, 2024 // Technology, hydrogen, fuel cells, Incheon University, Harvard University, South Korean
Colbun's Massive Solar Project in Chile Receives Environmental Approval
Colbun's Celda Solar project in northern Chile is set to become the largest solar investment in the Arica y Parinacota region, harnessing the area's favorable conditions for solar energy and contributing to renewable energy goals.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Storage, Chile, South america, Colbun, Celda Solar project
Cubico and Storaltil Join Forces to Power Italy's Grid
Cubico Sustainable Investments and Storaltil Srl join forces to develop 1 GW of battery energy storage projects in Italy, targeting grid congestion and boosting utility-scale electricity storage capacity.
Feb 7, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Cubico Sustainable Investments, Storaltil Srl
Innova's Solar Trio: UK Approvals Pave the Way
Innova's latest solar projects in England and Scotland will power over 16,000 homes, with the largest farm in East Suffolk generating electricity for 6,292 local households.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Innova
Neoen Secures Financing for South Australia Wind and Battery Project
Neoen secures financing for a 203 MW wind project and a 238.5 MW/477 MWh battery storage scheme in South Australia, providing renewable energy to mining group BHP.
Feb 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, South Australia, neoen