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Swift Current Energy completes financing on 800-MW Double Black Diamond Solar project to generate power to serve over 100,000 homes in the MISO area. Constellation to buy portion of power and RECs produced. McCarthy Building Companies Inc to serve as EPC contractor.

Discover how Italy is incentivising renewables and simplifying the permitting process for projects 10MW or larger, aiming to reach 131GW of installed capacity by 2030.

Masen is making strides towards their goal of 52% renewable energy by 2030, with the launch of a call for pre-qualification for the 400-MW Noor Midelt III solar power project and accompanying 400-MWh battery energy storage system. Interested parties have until October 20 to submit proposals for the competitive process.

Green Building Renewables has acquired Solar Voltaics, a solar panel installation and EV charging provider. This is the 8th acquisition for the company, increasing their annual turnover to £35 million. Solar Voltaics serves customers in Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, and Dorset.

SolarEdge has released its new inverters with PCS technology, enabling larger PV systems and up to 200% DC oversizing in the U.S. The new inverters are expected to be available with faster commissioning and enhanced reliability by the end of 2020.

Vena Energy and Rept Battero partner to provide Indonesia with sustainable, efficient and stable clean energy, creating jobs, reducing carbon emissions, and expanding the renewable energy sector. 8GWh hybrid megaproject in the Riau Islands part of larger green energy transformation journey.

EDF Renewables North America and Canadian Solar announce multi-year agreement for 7GW of high efficiency solar modules. Canadian Solar to invest US$250m in Texas factory, creating 1,500 jobs and 5GW of annual output. Agreement aligns with IRA guidelines.

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited wins 80 MW floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh with low cost of INR 3.80 kWh. MP government to bear cost of battery energy storage system of INR 30 million for sustainable, clean and affordable energy supply.

The joint project between Tesvolt and Green Energy 3000 adds a 12 MWp solar farm near Braunschweig, Germany with two TPS-E storage containers and the ability to supply power to 5,000 households. This is among the winners of the innovation tender and will receive state funds.

ACEN has increased funding for the 133.5-MWp Cagayan North Solar Power project in the Philippines, part of a larger scheme planned to be operational in 2024. The new loan agreement will help build up the country's solar energy capacity and provide clean and renewable energy for the Philippines.

Shell-backed Daystar Power is expanding its operations into South Africa to provide alternative power systems as demand increases due to record power cuts. Daystar plans to build up to 120 megawatts of solar power with 400 megawatts across Africa by 2025, targeting large-scale, bankable commercial and industrial users. An office is also opening in Tanzania.

MCE has just added 1.6 MW of solar energy in California and is partnering with local developers to support its Feed-in Tariff program, creating quality jobs with family-sustaining wages and helping to meet California's 2045 carbon-free energy goal.

Pegasus Solar has unveiled SkipRail, a clamp that cuts down mounting needs for pitched roofs, saving installers time & materials while providing certified wind/snow load ratings of 160-mph & 40 psf. Now available from distributors nationwide.

Gridmatic has launched a $50m energy storage fund to manage up to 500MW of battery capacity in ERCOT and CAISO markets. With successful first tranche of $24.95m, Gridmatic's AI algorithms will optimise energy storage with up to 46% increase in revenue. Investors can now capitalise on energy market volatility without managing a battery project.

Researchers from Zhengzhou University and Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new lead capturing technique for perovskite solar cells to mitigate Pb leakage and shield from external invasion, providing insights into green and sustainable industrial processes.