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Form Energy Powers Ahead: Iron-Air Battery Factory Construction Progresses
Form Energy Inc is making strides in constructing its iron-air battery factory in Weirton, WV. With a $760 million investment and an annual production capacity of 500 MW, it's set to create jobs and boost the state's economy.
Feb 9, 2024 // Storage, iron-air battery, Form Energy Inc, Weirton
Tauron Powers Up Poland's Largest Solar Farm
Tauron Polska Energia connects a 37-MW solar farm in Myslowice, Poland to the grid, using China's Kehua Digital Energy's inverter product. The innovative project is built on a reclaimed landfill and expected to generate 39 GWh of electricity annually.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Tauron Polska Energia
Saris Brewery Goes Solar: Secures Renewable Power from Enery
Saris Brewery partners with Enery to secure renewable energy for its operations, becoming the first company in Slovakia to support a local solar power plant.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Slovakia, Saris Brewery
SSAB's Italian Plant Achieves Full Solar Power, Paving the Way for Fossil-Free Steel
SSAB leads the way in sustainable steel production, achieving 100% fossil-free operations in Italy with rooftop solar panels, generating 830 MWh of clean electricity annually.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Italy, Europe, SSAB
US Solar Manufacturer CubicPV Abandons 10GW Plant Amidst Collapsing Prices
US solar manufacturer CubicPV abandons plans for 10GW solar wafer facility due to collapsing prices and high costs. Focus shifts to module development and partnership with Waaree Energies. Meyer Burger and REC Silicon also face challenges in Europe and US.
Feb 9, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, meyer burger, wafer, North America, REC Silicon, CubicPV
RWE Expands Solar Power in Greece, Battery Storage in Netherlands
Germany's RWE and Greek firm PPC invest in a 450 MWp solar farm in Greece, while also constructing a 35 MW battery storage project in the Netherlands for renewable energy integration.
Feb 9, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Storage, Greece, Europe, Netherlands, rwe, PV Power Plant
IFC and SIMA Invest $150M in Solar Green Bonds for African Projects
IFC and SIMA Funds join forces to finance solar projects in Africa, supporting small businesses and promoting sustainable energy solutions. A game-changer for the continent's solar sector.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, ifc, Africa, Solar Project, SIMA
Trina Storage Secures Deal for 190MWh Storage at UK Solar Sites
Trina Storage secures contract to provide battery energy storage systems for UK solar power projects, bringing new capabilities and aiding renewable integration.
Feb 8, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, Trina storage
EBRD Supports Enery's Groundbreaking Solar Farm in Bulgaria
The EBRD guarantees a loan for Enery's solar plant project in Bulgaria, supporting the country's renewable energy goals and phasing out coal-fired power generation.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, EBRD, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria
Recom's Lion 450-W: The Game-Changing All-Black Solar Module
Introducing the Lion 450-W bifacial solar panel by Recom Technologies - an all-black design with a silver frame, offering a 30-year warranty and up to 20% more energy yield in low-light conditions. Experience reliability and quality with this efficient module.
Feb 8, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Recom, solar module
AirTrunk Partners with Ib Vogt for Malaysia's First Data Centre Renewable Energy VPPA
Ib Vogt partners with AirTrunk for a virtual power purchase agreement, bringing renewable energy to Malaysia's Corporate Green Power Programme. Construction starts in 2024.
Feb 8, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Malaysia, Asia, ib vogt, AirTrunk
REC Silicon Halts Polysilicon Production in Butte, Cuts Workforce
REC Silicon, a leading Norwegian polysilicon producer, will halt production at its Butte plant in Montana due to electricity supply and demand issues. The company will focus on its silicon gases business instead.
Feb 8, 2024 // Manufacturing News, polysilicon, REC Silicon, Butte
Metafin Secures $5 Million Funding to Drive Solar Adoption in Rural India
Metafin, the solar finance startup, secures $5 million in funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and provide affordable power to rural businesses in India.
Feb 8, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Metafin
Microsoft Partners with Recurrent Energy for Louisiana Solar Project
Recurrent Energy secures $160M financing for Bayou Galion Solar project in Louisiana, with Microsoft purchasing all energy to support its carbon-negative goal. Louisiana set to become a major player in solar energy with projected 3,000 MW increase.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Microsoft, North America, Louisiana
Scottish Council Breaks Ground on Solar Duo, Paving the Way for Clean Energy Future
North Ayrshire Council takes a groundbreaking step towards sustainability with the construction of two solar farms, generating clean energy and revenue for the community.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, ameresco, SCOTLAND, NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL