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Matrix Renewables acquires controlling stake in 200 MW/261 MWp Pleasant Valley Solar project in Idaho. Construction to begin in 2023 with a PPA in place with Idaho Power for electricity to Meta Platforms Inc. Adding to their 6,000 GW portfolio, Matrix Renewables contributes to a sustainable energy future.

BrightNight, Rivian Automotive, and The Nature Conservancy team up to build 800-MW solar park on former coal mine in Kentucky. USD-1-billion project will enable over 450 million miles of renewable energy-powered driving annually and create open-source guide to consider conservation, climate, and community.

Vena Energy and Kyudenko Corporation have successfully completed the Nanao Solar photovoltaic plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan; a 51-MW solar park with 118,848 solar panels capable of powering 10,443 homes. This is Vena Energy's first renewable energy project in the region, part of their 43 GW solar park assets across the Asia-Pacific.

RWE and PPC invest in 280 MW solar park in Greece. Project expected to provide clean energy to region by the end of 2021 with PPC purchasing the entire output in 15 year PPA. Partially funded by the Greek RRF and 3 local banks with shareholders' equity. Part of 2 GW of large-scale solar projects.

Tokyo Gas Co Ltd has switched on a 21.9-MW solar farm in Tochigi prefecture, eastern Japan. This is the first large-scale solar power plant managed by Tokyo Gas that covers an area of 47 hectares and was constructed by Daiwa Energy Co Ltd and Watanabe Sato Co Ltd. Tokyo Gas also plans to invest in 6 GW of renewable energy capacity in Japan and overseas by 2030.

Enel Green Power Romania has successfully powered up its 63-MW Lumina solar park in Romania. Expected to generate 99 GWh of energy annually, the facility is also connected to the high-voltage grid of the concessionaire. Additionally, Greek companies PPC SA and Mytilineos SA are investing to further the growth of renewable energy in Romania.

New South Wales government has approved the construction of the Blind Creek Solar Farm, a 350-MW Solar Park with a 300MW/600MWh battery storage capacity. This USD368.6 million project will create 135,000 home-equivalent energy and offset 740,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. It will also include regenerative agriculture and benefit sharing scheme for local residents.

Pad Res, an innovative Polish developer, is set to construct two 117MW solar photovoltaic farms in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Kajima Europe and Griffin Capital Partners acquired majority shares in Pad Res to drive their renewable energy portfolio to 500MW. Electrum Holding is the general contractor for the project, which marks a major shift in Poland's green transformation.

Pathfinder Clean Energy plans to build a 45.48-hectare solar farm outside the village of Paulton in Somerset. Generating 26 megawatts of power, it will provide 10% of the 300MW needed to reach net zero in Bath and North East Somerset. Grazing sheep are welcome under the solar panels, and battery storage will store energy for peak times. A planning application is yet to be submitted.

Trina Solar has supplied 463.18 MW of Vertex 580 W modules with 210R technology to two hybrid hydro-solar power plants in Sichuan province, China. On July 7, Trina Solar led the standardization of module dimensions, providing comprehensive solutions to support the PV industry's growth and advance towards a net-zero future.

SUNfarming invests $150 million in a 72,400 MWh solar farm, scheduled for completion by 2022. Get the latest details on this ambitious project.

A French-Egyptian consortium is exploring the potential of building two solar energy plants to serve Egypt's metal and aluminum industry. Orascom Construction PLC and Engie met with Egypt's public business sector minister to discuss the renewable energy projects, which could further the country's renewable energy goals.

Qair Brasil inaugurates 429.4-MW hybrid solar and wind cluster in Ceara, Brazil. Project will generate enough clean energy to power 800,000 households, plus 280-MW hydrogen project for events. First of its kind in Brazil, helping transition to renewable energy.

RES, a UK-based renewables developer, has been granted approval to build the 35MW Limbach Solar Park in eastern Germany. The project will produce 38 million kWh of energy annually, enough to power 19,000 people, and reduce emissions by 30,000 tonnes each year. RES will hold a public event to inform local citizens and expects a permit in Autumn 2024, with commissioning in Q2 of 2026.

RheinEnergie AG is constructing Germany's largest 32 MWp solar park with 7 MWh battery storage. Subsidized 20 MWp of capacity will power 10,000 households, while remaining 12 MWp will be unsubsidized. RheinEnergie currently operates 57 MWp PV and 172 MW wind capacity across Germany.