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Enphase Energy is revolutionizing the world's transition to renewable, reliable, and affordable energy with their microinverters and storage solutions. Partnering with Salcomp to produce the IQ Microinverters in the US, Enphase is creating jobs and expanding the clean energy economy.

HASI and Summit Ridge Energy will partner to develop 250MW of community solar projects in Illinois and Maryland over the next two years. The projects will use US-made solar panels & 20MWh of energy storage from the Hanwha Group-owned Qcells. Investment tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act will apply.

INVEX Controladora SAB de CV agrees to selling remaining stake in 216 MWp solar farm portfolio in northwestern Mexico for USD 50 million. Regulatory clearance needed and proceeds to reduce debt and make new investments.

Encavis AG has announced the purchase of a 12MW/24MWh battery storage project in Hettstedt, Germany. The energy storage system will be integrated into the grid in 2024 and will store electricity from Encavis' renewable power facilities, reducing the cost of balancing energy. Mario Schirru, Encavis' Chief Investment Officer, highlighted the new plant's ability to generate more revenue from their Renewable Energy. First half of 2023 results reported flat revenue and earnings per share.

France's C&I rooftop PV applications have been awarded 860+ MW since 2017, demonstrating the country's commitment to sustainable energy goals.

Research team succeeds in creating world's first transparent thin-film solar cell on flexible substrate with reflective colors, maintaining cell efficiency. Multi-layer thin film reduces the reflection loss in visible light, making solar cells with varied colors & excellent efficiency at a reasonable cost. Can be used in image sensors, photolithography masks, and infrared shielding fields. Research team actively pursues solar modules with esthetic & functional BIPV elements.

This solar park in Rajasthan will generate 10.5 million kWh of energy annually, enough to power the cement manufacturer's operations in the area. Learn more about this clean energy project.

Goias celebrates the inauguration of a solar-hydro hybrid energy plant, equipped with 1,800 solar modules and a hydropower generator. The investment of BRL 26 million will benefit the local population and environment, producing enough energy to cover the needs of three towns.

SDG&E is using advanced technology to pilot a virtual power plant (VPP) to reduce energy demand in San Diego and put electricity back on the grid during peak hours. Learn how the VPP is connected to customer-owned smart thermostats, rooftop solar, energy storage, and more.

Voltalia has successfully commissioned a 50.6 MW solar cluster in Portugal, reducing 46,685 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. With long-term PPAs and an agreement with Renault, Voltalia is leading the way in renewable energy and looking to expand its presence.

Australia's Sunrise CSP and Engineers India Ltd have signed an MoU to collaborate on oil and gas projects in India, with single orders exceeding INR 300 million. CST technology will be used to provide industrial process heat, and the world's largest solar concentrator has been installed in Goraj. This partnership will help India reduce emissions and create energy solutions.

Spanish investment firm Asterion Industrial Partners has reached a EUR 2.6 billion deal to acquire German energy company Steag GmbH. The proposed transaction includes investment in renewable energy, new green job creation, and is expected to close by 2023.

Fortum, a Finnish energy company, plans to build a 90-MW solar power plant in Sweden. The project, called Alvret, will cover 95 hectares of land and is estimated to take up to three years to complete. Construction will begin once the permit process is finished. An additional 80-MW solar project is planned for Virolahti, Finland.

ADB provides loan to India's Fourth Partner Energy to fund 25-MW solar park, increasing innovative renewable energy production to 50.7 GW/yr & reducing CO2 emissions by 41,700 tonnes/yr. India's open access renewable energy policy encourages international financing for decarbonisation.

TSK Electronica y Electricidad SA to construct two 180 MW solar photovoltaic plants in the Dominican Republic for US utility AES Corp. The two projects, Peravia I and II, are the fourth collaboration between the companies in the country.