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New Mexico Co-op Partners with Guzman Energy for Solar-Battery Project
New Mexico's Kit Carson Electric Cooperative partners with Guzman Energy for an 11 MW solar project with battery storage, expanding their local solar fleet and supporting the community's vision for clean energy.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, New Mexico
Gerdau and Newave Energia Unveil Massive Solar Project in Brazil
Gerdau SA and Newave Energia are teaming up to construct a massive solar park in Brazil, powering Gerdau's steel manufacturing and reducing their carbon footprint.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Solar Project, Gerdau, Newave Energia
SolarEdge's 330-kW Inverter Receives UL 1741-SB Certification
SolarEdge's high-power DC-optimized 330-kW inverter system, installed on a 1-MW solar system in California, overcomes shading and terrain challenges, offers 99% efficiency, and reduces costs while increasing energy production.
Feb 16, 2024 // Inverters, SolarEdge
Vattenfall and Evonik Forge Green Partnership with German Solar PPA
Vattenfall and Evonik join forces in a long-term electricity supply contract, harnessing the power of solar energy to drive sustainability and investment in Germany's booming renewable market.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, Germany, Europe, Vattenfall, Evonik
Onyx and Qcells Partner to Power Massachusetts with Solar
Join Onyx Renewable Partners and Qcells North America in their mission to create a sustainable future with two community solar and battery projects in Massachusetts, providing clean energy to 700 homes and offsetting carbon emissions.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, USA, Massachusetts, North America, Qcells, Onyx
Elgin Energy's Shady Creek Solar Park Gets Green Light
Elgin Energy secures approval for a 60-MW solar project with battery storage in Victoria, Australia, adding to its growing global portfolio of renewable energy projects.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Elgin Energy
Greenbacker Capital Management Powers Up Utah's Largest Solar Farm
Greenbacker Capital Management launches its largest clean energy asset, the 200-MW Appaloosa Solar 1 solar farm, expected to eliminate 395,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Utah, North America, PV Power Plant, Greenbacker Capital Management
Iraq Nears Deal for Massive 1-GW Solar Project
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity is set to sign a contract with ACWA Power Co for a 1-GW solar project in Najaf Governorate, following a year-long delay and rumors. The Council of Ministers has approved the project, bringing it one step closer to fruition.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Asia, ACWA Power, Iraq
Enerparc Secures Financing for 325-MW Solar Portfolio in Germany
Enerparc AG secures bridge financing for its 325 MW solar project portfolio, expanding its network of financing partners and marking a milestone for Eiffel Energy Transition III.
Feb 15, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, Enerparc AG
Breakthrough: Greener Perovskite Solar Cells with Antimony-Based Material
Researchers at Tor Vergata University of Rome have created air-stable perovskite solar modules, addressing toxicity concerns and improving efficiency by 81%.
Feb 15, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Tor Vergata University of Rome, CHOSE, Center for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy
Ib Vogt Secures €350m Financing for 418MW Spanish Solar Portfolio
Ib Vogt secures €350m financing for 418MW solar portfolio in Spain, with construction underway and commercial operation expected by 2025. Nord/LB shows commitment to the energy transition in Spain.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, ib vogt
ACCIONA Energía to Construct India's Largest Solar Plant
ACCIONA Energía plans to build a massive solar plant in Rajasthan, India, producing enough green electricity to power 840,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 724,000 tonnes annually. With Rajasthan leading in solar installations, India is on track to achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Feb 15, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, Acciona, PV Power Plant
Statkraft's Fausita Solar: Spain's Largest Solar Farm in the Making
Statkraft's €150m investment in the Fausita Solar project marks their first renewable energy venture in Murcia, Spain, and one of their largest solar farms in the country. Commissioning is set for 2026.
Feb 14, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Statkraft, PV Power Plant
German Manufacturer H-TEC Chosen for Spain's Green Hydrogen Project
H-TEC SYSTEMS chosen to supply 1-MW electrolyser for Hub La Isla H2 green hydrogen pilot project in Seville, Spain. Aiming to explore power-to-mobility, power-to-industry, and power-to-gas applications.
Feb 14, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Spain, Germany, Europe, hydrogen, H-TEC
Bahrain Seeks Contractors for 100 MW Solar Power Project
Bahrain's EWA seeks contractors for a 100 MW solar park in the Southern Governorate. Bids open on April 4. Bahrain aims for 5% renewable electricity by 2025.
Feb 14, 2024 // Plants, Asia, PV Power Plant, Bahrain, EWA