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INVL Renewable Energy Fund I has raised EUR 4.5 million in its maiden public bond sale in Lithuania, attracting 250+ investors with an interest rate of 10% and a two year maturity. The proceeds will go towards solar projects in Poland and Romania, estimated to cost up to EUR 350 million.

Photon Energy, Toshiba, JA Mitsui Leasing & Fuyo General Lease collaborate with Ark Solar Energy to build a 120-MW solar park with a photovoltaic complex providing electricity to a semiconductor manufacturer. Construction underway with expansion plans to 480 MW by 2021.

Scout Clean Energy has signed a 209-MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply solar energy to Colgate-Palmolive Co. Markum solar park will provide electricity for 32,200 homes in Texas, with construction beginning in the fall and operations starting in 2021. This PPA fulfills Colgate-Palmolive's goal of 100% renewable energy globally by 2030.

INTEC and CHINT Solar partner to build a 64-MWp photovoltaic solar park in Hallstavik, Sweden. Expected to generate 63 GWh of electricity each year, powering 12,600 households. Construction planned for completion by Q2 2024. Axfood AB signs 12-year PPA agreement.

Astronaut Tim Peake backs space-based solar farms, with SpaceX rockets bringing costs down to $300 per kilo. ESA's Solaris programme looks to launch solar panels into space, with UK funding to create energy equivalent to a large power station. However, the technology is still years away from solving any energy challenges.

Gautam Solar offers complimentary remote monitoring service for customers who have registered their projects. Get peace of mind and worry-free maintenance with Gautam Solar's innovative monitoring service for registered projects.

Researchers from East China University of Science and Technology have developed a new manufacturing process for printable mesoscopic carbon perovskite solar cells (p-MPSCs): replacing metals & vapor deposition with carbon & screen printing for cost-effective production & high efficiency.

Orsted and Terra Solar join forces to develop 400 MW of solar projects in Ireland, providing green energy for 90,000 homes and bringing Orsted's total Irish solar pipeline to 600 MW. Completion of the projects is projected before 2030. Part of Ireland's Climate Action Plan.

Sparc Hydrogen is testing a renewable hydrogen technology that uses concentrated sunlight, water and photocatalyst to produce zero emissions fuel. Learn how the joint venture of ASX-listed Sparc Technologies and Andrew Forrest is updating the market on their testing program to help produce green hydrogen at a larger and more affordable scale.

Soltec Power Holdings SA, a Spanish solar energy specialist, has announced a deal to supply 2,816 solar trackers for 4 solar parks in Brazil. The parks will generate clean electricity for 13,600 households. Delivery starts July 2021.

IHI Corp joins consortium behind innovative HyNQ - North Queensland Energy Project, an integrated green hydrogen & ammonia production & export complex powered by behind-the-meter wind & solar plants. Pre-FEED study complete, FEED to start Q1 2024, launch 2027/2028.

Help Israel meet its energy needs and reduce emissions with 5th solar power plant in Negev desert. Latest project is part of government's goal of 30% renewable energy by 2030, with total power generation of 700 MW annually.

Discover how Brazil has experienced rapid solar growth since 2018, driving record-low prices and the launch of Aneel's first renewable energy auction with only solar projects.

Enel has tripled its utility-scale energy storage capacity in Texas, providing 369MW/555MWh of dispatchable energy to the grid. Enel is leading the way in energy storage, demand response and electric vehicle charging, paving the way for greater grid stability and resilience.

Matrix Renewables and RPlus Energies have teamed up to launch the largest solar facility in Idaho Power's service territory. Together with Meta and Idaho Power, they are providing clean, renewable energy support to Meta's new data centre, helping transition to a sustainable future.