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Voltalia SA tapped to install 108MW solar PV farm in Ireland for joint venture between Bord na Mona and ESB. Projected to be completed by end of 2021, it will cover the energy needs of 61,500 residents. Part of Ireland's 15.5 GW of wind and solar capacity target for 2030.

Israel's fourth solar energy farm in Ashalim in the Negev Desert has begun operating at a record low price, part of government-backed renewable energy projects to generate 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. EDF Renewables secures NIS 1 billion for seven other solar projects in Israel.

Discover how Bulgaria is navigating land use disputes for solar power projects in Novo Selo, Ledenik, Kardzhali, Vratsa and Vishovgrad. Learn how Eurohold is addressing environmental concerns and prosumers.

Germany-based energy giant RWE AG has agreed to eight Power Purchase Agreements with Dominion Energy Inc. for seven projects in Virginia, producing 750,000 MWh to meet the electricity needs of 70,000 homes. RWE Clean Energy will serve as long-term owner-operator and has an 80-MW off-take deal plus DER PPAs in place.

Boralex has inaugurated a 15.9-MWp solar park in France, which will produce 23 GWh of electricity annually. Metro France has signed a 20-year PPA for the output, helping it reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.

Revolutionizing the world of renewable energy, SeaVolt is a collaboration between Tractebel, DEME, and Jan De Nul’s first floating solar energy test platform, set to be installed in the Belgian North Sea by August. New technologies to assess waves, rain, salt spray, and marine environment are being tested.

EDF Renewables UK announces plans to develop a 49.9-MW solar farm near St Stephen in Cornwall, South West England. 9,562 households will be served with power generated, and a community fund of GBP 20,000 per year will granted. Planting of wildflower meadows, hedgerows and trees is also part of the project. Formal consultation and a planning application to Cornwall Council to follow.

Globeleq has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Mozambique's 41 MW Mocuba solar plant, showcasing its commitment to African power production. The company is also in the process of commissioning two additional projects with a total capacity of 400 MW.

Financing for Al-Shuaibah 1 & 2 solar projects secured by ACWA Power at SR8.3 billion. Investment to power 350,000 homes in Saudi Arabia to support Vision 2030 energy goals. Consortium of local, regional, international banks to provide SR6.1 billion in senior debt & SR4.4 billion US-dollar commercial facility. Project to begin commercial operations by Q4 2025.

Three Gorges Renewables is building the world's first full-scale commercially tested dual-tower CSP project in Guazhou, Gansu Province. With an investment of 4.93 billion yuan, a 100MW molten salt technology will generate solar, photovoltaic and wind power. Construction to be completed in 2023.

Empower Energies Inc. secured five distributed generation photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 35.3 MW in upstate New York. With over 200 MW of completed clean energy projects and 1 GW in development, Empower is leading the transition to renewable energy in the region.

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has switched on a 87.5-MW/122.5-MWp solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh, producing 349 million kWh annually. This 651 acre facility is part of a larger 150-MW/210-MWp project, with a 25-year contract. O&M for 2 years included.

FMPA and Origis Energy partner to expand Florida Municipal Solar Project to 600 MW, providing low-cost, reliable solar power to 20 municipal electric utilities by 2026. Cost-effective for customers and greener for the environment.

NIPSCO, a NiSource Inc. subsidiary, has brought 465MW of solar parks online in Indiana. EDPR NA developed and installed them, which will bring in $101 million in tax revenue over 35 years. 75MW of battery storage capacity will accompany them, along with the retirement of the R.M. Schahfer coal-fired plant in 2025. NIPSCO's commitment to benefit customers includes going coal-free by 2028 and cutting their carbon footprint by 90% by 2030.

Solaris Energy has started construction on a 436-kW rooftop and carport solar project in Tucson, AZ, with financing, installation, and a lower electricity rate provided for the Icon Apartment Complex. This project provides shade to tenants and exemplifies Solaris Energy's commitment to sustainability. Partnering with Break of Day Capital, Solar Gain, and the Icon Apartment Complex, Alex Blackmer, Solaris Energy's CEO, is proud to bring this solar project to Tucson.