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Sun King Secures $80M Loan for Nigerian Solar Expansion
Sun King secures $80M loan to electrify 4M Nigerian homes, advancing West Africa's largest local-currency energy access initiative.
May 15, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Grids, Africa, Nigeria, sun king
Namibia Boosts Renewables to Slash Electricity Imports
Namibia boosts energy independence with a 93 MW renewable expansion by 2026, aiming for 70% renewables by 2030, reducing imports and enhancing energy security.
May 15, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Namibia
Engie Launches 400MWh Battery Park in Belgium
Engie launches 400MWh battery project in Belgium, powering 48,000 homes, boosting energy sustainability and reliability by 2027.
May 15, 2025 // Storage, Engie, Europe, Belgium, PV Power Plant
Downing's 20MW Solar Project Approved, Supports Sheep Grazing
DRD's 20MW solar project at Limes Farm empowers renewable energy, supports local agriculture, and benefits the community with free solar panels and funding for local projects.
May 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, DRD
EnBW Energizes Germany with New Solar Power Cluster
EnBW powers up Germany with three new solar parks, energizing 9,800 homes and cutting 19,500 tonnes of CO2 annually, all while boosting biodiversity.
May 14, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, enbw, PV Power Plant
RWE Powers Ahead with 86MW Solar Project in Germany
RWE transforms recultivated land at Garzweiler mine into a solar powerhouse, powering 27,700 homes and pioneering renewable energy expansion in Germany's Rhenish mining area.
May 14, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, rwe, PV Power Plant
Breakthrough Perovskite Layering Boosts Solar Cell Durability
Revolutionary 2D perovskite layer boosts solar cell efficiency to 25.3%, promising enhanced stability and paving the way for commercial breakthroughs in solar technology.
May 14, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Duke University, Cornell University, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Halocell, AIBN Propel Tin Solar Panels Forward
Halocell Energy and AIBN join forces to revolutionize solar tech with lead-free, tin-based perovskite panels, aiming for eco-friendly, efficient solutions in smart homes and electronics.
May 14, 2025 // Technology, AIBN, Halocell Energy
Alerion Wins €18.5m Loan for 35-MW Romanian Solar Build Project
Alerion Clean Power secures €18.5 million from BCR to construct a 35-MW solar farm in Călărași, strengthening the Italian developer’s foothold in Romania’s renewables market.
May 14, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, Alerion, BCR
Chinese Firms Commit $1.75bn for Ethiopian Solar and Mining Projects
Five Chinese companies will invest $1 .75 billion in Ethiopia, funding solar-cell factories, energy-storage lines, and large-scale mineral ventures, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide.
May 14, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, China, Asia, Ethiopia, Africa, mining, solar manufacturing
Eku Energy Secures £145m to Build Ocker Hill Battery Project
NatWest and SMBC back Eku Energy with £145 million for a 99-MW/198-MWh battery at Ocker Hill, advancing Britain’s shift to flexible, low-carbon power.
May 14, 2025 // Storage, TESLA, financing, BatteryStorage, EkuEnergy, WestMidlands
EDF Seeks Local Input on 250-MW Swansea North Battery Project
EDF Renewables UK launches consultation on its 250-MW Swansea North battery facility, inviting public feedback before filing a planning bid with Swansea Council.
May 14, 2025 // Storage, Wales, Swansea, DFRenewables, BatteryStorage, GridFlexibility
Togo's Solar Leap: €26.5M Boost for Green Energy
Empowering Togo: A €61M solar project lights up Sokodé, boosting renewable energy and cutting CO₂ emissions by 13.6K tons annually.
May 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Togo, PV Power Plant
BluPine Secures ₹376 Crore for Gujarat Solar Project
BluPine Energy secures ₹376 crore for 100 MW solar project in Gujarat, advancing India's renewable goals with Standard Chartered's support. Commissioning set for mid-2026.
May 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, BluPine Energy
Bolster Acquires 80% Stake in Solar Innovator Eternal Sun
Bolster Investment Partners acquires 80% of Eternal Sun, fueling global growth and innovation in solar simulation technology.
May 13, 2025 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Bolster Investment Partners, Eternal Sun