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Rio Tinto Powers Up Solar Park for Canadian Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto - the world's second-largest miner - is launching the largest solar PV park in Canada's North to provide electricity to its diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. The project will reduce diesel consumption & GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canada, North America, PV Power Plant, Rio Tinto
Octopus Pockets USD 160M for Australia Renewables Push
Octopus Investments Australia raises AUD 250 million for its renewable energy fund, OASIS. With contributions from Hostplus, CEFC and Sky Renewables, plus a new investor Rest, total funds raised now stand at AUD 550 million. Octopus manages a platform of assets worth AUD 1 billion.
Sep 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, octopus investments
LONGi Breaks 27% Solar Cell Efficiency
LONGi sets record with 27.09% efficiency solar cells, made with all-laser patterning process. Cutting costs and indium usage, LONGi is paving the way for brighter future of solar PV.
Dec 21, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, LONGi, efficiency
Greek Power Utility PPC Secures Financing for Massive Solar Project
Greek power utility PPC SA's renewables arm secures debt financing for a 550 MW solar project in Western Macedonia. The Phoibe project aims to generate 1 TWh of electricity annually, powering 200,000 homes.
Feb 2, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, PV Power Plant, PPC, Macedonia
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
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
BSP's Innovative Move: Chhattisgarh's First Floating Solar Plant
SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant pioneers Chhattisgarh's first floating solar plant, a 15 MW project to reduce carbon footprint and meet energy needs. PSU firms lead the way in sustainable energy solutions.
May 13, 2024 // Floating PV, PV Power Plant, SAIL, Bhilai Steel Plant
Tronox boosts decarbonisation with 200-MW S African renewables deal
Tronox secures 200 MW of wind and solar energy with NOA Group Ltd, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. Major step towards decarbonisation goals.
Jun 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tronox, S Africa, NOA Group Ltd
Obton Expands Japanese Solar Presence with $290m Acquisition
Danish solar investment firm Obton A/S makes a bold move in Japan with a $290 million investment in BCPG, solidifying its position as a top player in the market.
Aug 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, obton
ACWA Power Signs PPA for 60 MW Floating Solar
ACWA Power makes waves in Indonesia with 60 MW floating solar project, signaling growth potential and commitment to renewable energy in Southeast Asia.
Aug 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Mirova, Foresight Secure Greek Solar Project Financing
Alpha Bank powers Greece's solar future with EUR 316M financing for Foresight and Mirova's 267 MW solar parks, marking a green milestone.
May 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, Alpha Bank
NUS Sets Record With 26.4% Perovskite-Organic Solar Cell
NUS researchers achieve record 26.4% efficiency in flexible perovskite–organic tandem solar cell, paving the way for smart wearable applications.
Jun 27, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, organic photovoltaics, NUS, flexible solar films, Tandem Solar
Primergy Energizes Texas Megasolar Plant, Delivering Carbon-Free Power to Microsoft
Primergy brings its 408-MW Ash Creek Solar plant online in Hill County, Texas, under a Microsoft PPA, powering 90,000 homes and delivering USD 100 million in local taxes.
Jul 17, 2025 // Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, Microsoft, North America, Primergy
Madison Energy Acquires NextEra's Distributed Generation Platform
Madison Energy boosts its clean energy portfolio to 1GW, acquiring NextEra's platform, enhancing its U.S. market position in distributed generation and sustainable energy solutions.
Oct 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Madison Energy
Vena Energy Battery Pact Advances Indonesia–Singapore Solar Link
Vena Energy’s battery-backed Indonesia–Singapore solar link advances with HVDC, grid-forming tech—shaping daytime sun into firm evening power, boosting bankability, cutting curtailment, and delivering cleaner, cheaper energy across borders.
Dec 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, solar-plus-storage, Singapore, Indonesia, project development, interconnector