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US Senators Target China Solar Firms in Tax Credit Ban
US Senator Sherrod Brown's bill aims to keep energy manufacturing tax credits in American hands, not foreign adversaries. A bipartisan effort to boost domestic jobs and security.
Aug 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America
Novel Bithiophene-Based Materials Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells
Revolutionary new hole transport materials developed in China could boost efficiency of perovskite solar cells, making sustainable energy more affordable and accessible.
Aug 1, 2024 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, efficiency, Huaqiao University, Qufu Normal University
KKR Boosts Avantus with $522m Facility
KKR's investment in Avantus fuels clean energy growth in the US, with over 30GW of solar and 94GWh of energy storage projects in the pipeline.
Aug 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, KKR, Avantus
Brittlebush Solar Farm Powers Meta's Arizona Data Center
EDPR NA and Meta shine bright with the unveiling of Brittlebush Solar Park, powering Meta's data center and supporting SRP's green commitment in Arizona.
Aug 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, meta, EDPR NA
REPLUS Engitech, Hero Future Energies Partner for BESS
REPLUS Engitech partners with Hero Future Energies to revolutionize renewable energy in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat with a 250MWh BESS project. A game-changer in sustainable energy solutions.
Aug 1, 2024 // Storage, Hero Future Energies, REPLUS Engitech
OCI Energy sells 260-MW Texas solar project to Hyundai Engineering
OCI Energy sells 260-MWp solar project in Texas to Hyundai Engineering, marking their first US solar acquisition and paving the way for future renewable energy collaboration.
Aug 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, OCI Energy
FRV secures AUD 1.2bn refinancing for Aussie solar projects
FRV secures AUD-1.2 billion refinancing deal for 1-GW solar portfolio in Australia with 11 lenders, including ING Bank and Westpac Banking Corp.
Aug 1, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, frv, PV Power Plant
Equatorial Energia's 350-MW Solar Complex Powers Up in Brazil
Equatorial Energia shines bright with the full commercial operation of its 350-MW Barreiras I Photovoltaic plant, a key player in Brazil's renewable energy landscape.
Jul 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Equatorial Energia
Brookfield Renewable's 900-MW Solar, Storage Project in Oregon
Brookfield Renewable US revs up plans for 900-MW Speedway solar-plus-storage project in Oregon, creating jobs and protecting wildlife corridors.
Jul 31, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Brookfield Renewable
Encavis secures funding for 260-MW solar project in Germany
Encavis AG secures EUR 145 million for 260-MW solar project in Bartow, Germany, with financing from Commerzbank AG. Another milestone for Encavis in expanding renewable energy projects in Europe.
Jul 31, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, encavis ag
ARENA Funds Solar Robotics, Software Projects with USD 2.1m
ARENA funds solar software and robotics projects to slash costs and boost efficiency, driving Australia towards ultra low-cost solar and net zero goals by 2030.
Jul 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Software, ARENA
Acciona Energia Plans Giga Asset Rotation Amid 84% Profit Drop
Acciona Energia explores selling 6 GW of global capacity for financial flexibility, despite profit drop. Still expanding renewable portfolio with 1,734 MW under construction.
Jul 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, acciona energia
Verbund Acquires 110 MWp Solar Portfolio in Italy
Verbund AG expands solar portfolio in Italy, showcasing commitment to renewable energy and sustainable growth. #solarpower #renewables #sustainability
Jul 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, Verbund AG
RWE's Bojanowo East Solar Farm Powers Up in Poland
RWE AG shines bright in Poland with 8.5-MW solar farm commissioning, leading the charge in renewable energy expansion with over 100 MW in the pipeline.
Jul 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, RWE AG
Enlight Renewable Energy Secures Financing for Solar Project
Enlight Renewable Energy secures financing for cutting-edge battery storage in New Mexico solar project, with Tesla technology and long-term off-take agreement in place.
Jul 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Enlight Renewable Energy