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Pacific Green Technologies Inc. has announced a GBP 74 million deal for a 99-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Richborough Energy Park, Kent, England. Senior debt and equity secured for the project; completion expected within weeks. Move part of a 1.1-GW BESS project pipeline in the UK.

Vena Energy has obtained JPY-16.9-billion financing for its 53-MW Kasama solar project in Ibaraki, Japan. The project will provide clean energy to over 14,000 households annually, as part of the company's 2.7 GW operational portfolio.

Elecnor is now seeking an investor to acquire a controlling stake in their renewable energy business, Enerfin. With 1,552 MW of capacity in operation or under construction and a pipeline of 9,000 MW, Enerfin posted a net profit of EUR 5.75 million in Q1 2023. Discover the potential of this business opportunity.

CubicPV is now looking to build a 10GW US silicon wafer manufacturing base, and to continue its research into perovskite-silicon tandem technology.

Researchers have developed an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 28.5%, open-circuit voltage of 2.112 V, and stabilized efficiency of 28.0%. Teams from Nanjing University, University of Science and Technology of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) were involved.

Vaisala's new AWS810 Solar Edition is an IEC-compliant automated weather station providing 360-degree, always-on monitoring. Featuring modular design, extensive data validation and easy-to-use setup, the station reduces costs and maintenance while offering real-time lightning data, solar energy forecasts and more.

Alliant Energy has initiated construction on a solar project in Wisconsin with a capacity of 50 MW. This development is part of Alliant Energy's ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio.

Iberdrola SA, a Spanish utility company, has secured financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of solar and wind power plants in Spain, Portugal, and Germany, totaling 2.2 GW capacity.

Antin Infrastructure Partners, a private equity company, has announced a voluntary cash tender offer to acquire and take Spanish renewable energy company Opdenergy Holding SA off the stock market. The total value of the acquisition is EUR 866 million (USD 924.5m).

German renewable energy developer ABO Wind AG and battery storage expert Tricera Energy GmbH have joined forces to install three battery storage systems in Germany, with an aggregate capacity exceeding 25 MWh.

Amp Solar Group Inc, a Canadian clean energy firm also known as Amp Energy, announced on Monday that it has finalized the sale of its U.S. community solar business, Amp US Primary Holdings Inc.

Trianel Energieprojekte GmbH & Co. KG (TEP), a developer of renewable energy projects, has kicked off the installation of 60 MWp of solar power in Germany, spanning four initiatives. Each of these projects will incorporate a battery storage facility.

The Queensland government has announced an allocation of AUD 500 million (USD 330.4m/EUR 309.3m) to CleanCo, the state's publicly-owned clean energy corporation. The funds will be utilized for the development of new wind and solar power projects, which will contribute up to 2.3 GW of power.

In its first ever solar power self-consumption tender, Luxembourg has committed to supporting a 46 MWp capacity in the commercial sector. This move will see the nation invest EUR 16.1 million (USD 17.2m) towards 46.3 MWp of chosen projects

BayWa r.e., in partnership with its Dutch subsidiary, GroenLeven, has embarked on the construction of Europe's largest renewable energy project using PV modules to grow fruits in the Netherlands, setting a new standard for the continent.