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SunPower Files Chapter 11, Agrees $45m Asset Sale
SunPower files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, agrees to sell key businesses in $45 million deal. Transition to new ownership underway.
Aug 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, SunPower
MOS Utility Expands into Solar Power Sector
MOS Utility Ltd ventures into solar power sector to diversify and meet demand for renewable energy solutions, driving growth and market presence.
Aug 5, 2024 // Plants, MOS Utility Ltd
Enhancing Efficiency of Tandem Solar Cells with Unique Additive
Revolutionary research enhances silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells with THTZ-H+ additive, achieving 33.7% PCE. A game-changer for renewable energy production.
Aug 5, 2024 // Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, solar cells, efficiency, KAUST, Marmara University
Nextracker boosts solar installation capabilities with SPI acquisition
Nextracker Inc acquires SPI for $48 million, enhancing capabilities to install solar panels in challenging terrains. CEO Daniel Shugar highlights expertise in hard rock and soft soil solutions.
Aug 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Nextracker Inc
Sabadell finances SEAT's solar project, acquires stake
Sabadell's EUR 20 million investment in SEAT's solar project showcases their dedication to renewable energy financing. A bright future ahead for sustainable power in Catalonia.
Aug 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, catalonia, Sabadell
Voltalia Secures EUR-294m Debt Refinancing for Solar Expansion
Voltalia SA secures EUR 294 million in loans to refinance debt, fueling future expansion and renewable energy projects. Strengthening financial flexibility for growth.
Aug 5, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia SA
R.Power Expands Solar Portfolio with 23 MWp in Romania
R.Power SA to build 23 MWp of solar farms in Romania with Nomad Electric and Waldervar, expanding global solar portfolio.
Aug 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, R.Power SA
Bee Solar, Huasun Partner to Build Italian PV Factory
Italian company Bee Solar teams up with Chinese manufacturer Huasun to boost domestic PV manufacturing in Italy and expand into the European market.
Aug 5, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Italy, China, Europe, Asia, Huasun, Bee Solar
Soltec, Fraunhofer ISE Revolutionize Concentrating PV with New Prototype
Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge CPV technology, boosting efficiency by 30% and opening new possibilities for solar power integration.
Aug 2, 2024 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, Soltec
2D Dion-Jacobson Perovskite Solar Cell Achieves 19.11% Efficiency
Breakthrough in solar cell technology: Chinese researchers achieve 19.11% efficiency using ultrastable 2D DJ perovskite material, paving the way for scalable commercialization.
Aug 2, 2024 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, Beihang University, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology
Harmony Energy Energizes 35-MW Battery in UK
Harmony Energy powers up 35-MW/70-MWh battery system in North Yorkshire, UK, with Tesla technology. Expanding to 312.5 MW/625 MWh total capacity.
Aug 2, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Harmony Energy
Eku Energy secures financing for 30-MW battery project in Japan
Eku Energy powers up Japan's energy transition with 30 MW battery storage project, backed by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Tokyo Gas Co Ltd.
Aug 2, 2024 // Storage, Japan, Asia, Eku Energy
Kajima JV Sells 37.3-MW Solar Project to Infinis
Taiyo Power and Storage's greenfield solar project in England sold to Infinis Solar Developments Ltd, set to power 18,500 homes annually. Aiming to enhance UK's renewable energy capacity.
Aug 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Infinis, Taiyo Power
Iberdrola secures EUR-500m loan for global renewables expansion
Iberdrola secures EUR-500-million green loan for renewable energy projects in the US, Australia, and Italy, boosting total financed capacity to 897 MW by 2026.
Aug 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Iberdrola, Australia, Europe, Oceania, us
OX2 Sells 25-MW Spanish PV Projects to Greening Group
OX2 AB continues to shine in the renewable energy market, selling a 25-MW solar project portfolio in Spain to Grupo Greening 2022 SA. Stay tuned for more green energy success stories!
Aug 2, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, OX2 AB