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Construction works start at HyP SA green hydrogen facility
The South Australian shift toward renewable power has witnessed a new considerable step forward. The construction is starting at a major clean hydrogen project south of Adelaide. The facility is announced to feature the largest PEM electrolyzer in Australia.
Dec 3, 2019 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, Grids, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, AGN
Tesla to construct 'world's biggest' battery plant near Berlin
lorry batteries is currently controlled by Chinese, Japanese and also south korean firms, with Europe accountancy for just a portion of the market. Musk
Nov 25, 2020 // Storage, TESLA, Elon Musk, Berlin
Scatec's solar-storage project endures blow in S Africa, 2021 target missed out on
Norwegian green power producer Scatec ASA (OSL: SCATC) has been forced to reschedule building of its Kenhardt 540-MW solar-plus-storage project in South Africa because of a hold-up in the government authorization process, and revoke projects in Brazil as well as Ukraine.
Oct 1, 2021 // Plants, Storage, Africa, South Africa, solar-plus-storage project, Scatec ASA
Photon Energy posts record income, eyes merchant solar possibilities
Solar project developer and also possession owner Photon Energy Group saw its profits reach a brand-new high last year thanks to the sale of electrical power from its growing portfolio of PV plants.
Feb 15, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Hungary, Europe, merchant solar, Oceania, photon energy, Independent Power Producer
Eurazeo, Infravia apparently introducing sale of French solar firm Reden
An auction will be reportedly released, valuing the solar power developer at as much as EUR2bn
Jun 15, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Reden, Eurazeo, Infravia
SmartestEnergy inks Oz solar offtake
PPA with PAG covers 30 projects which also intends to rollout eco-friendly hydrogen manufacturing at the websites
Jul 12, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PPA, Australia, Oceania, green hydrogen, Alan Yu, SMARTESTENERGY
BayWa r.e.'s 50MW Rag Lane Solar Farm granted planning permission
Global renewable resource firm, BayWa r.e. has actually been given preparing permission for its 49.9 MW Rag Lane Solar Farm project near Bristol, UK.
Dec 3, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, baywa r.e., solar farm, John Milligan
Silicon Ranch completes 287MW of solar PV projects to power Meta's Georgia operations
Consumer-owned utility Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) and independent power producer (IPP) Silicon Ranch have completed the building and construction of 3 utility-scale solar PV projects with a total capacity of 287MW that will certainly be made use of to power Meta's (previously Facebook) procedures in Georgia, United States.
Dec 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Georgia, IPP, Europe, North America, Facebook, shell, Silicon Ranch, Clearloop, meta, walton electric
PV mini-grid to back Congolese farming
Equatorial Power and SustainSolar are mounting containerized, off-grid solar battery power systems to support farming projects on an island in Lake Kivu.
Jul 9, 2020 // Storage, DR Congo, Equatorial Power, SustainSolar, Abishek Bharadwaj, John Fadiran
BlackRock-backed Akaysha secures AUD 650m for NSW battery project
Akaysha Energy secures AUD 650 million funding for Orana battery project, largest in standalone battery storage. Utilizing Tesla's Megapack technology, set to be operational by 2026.
Jul 15, 2024 // Storage, Akaysha Energy
OCI Energy sells 260-MW Texas solar project to Hyundai Engineering
Energy, a unit of south korean company OCI Co Ltd, has sold a 260-MWp solar project in Texas to Hyundai Engineering. The project, located in Hillsboro south of
Aug 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, OCI Energy
Zen, HD Renewable Propose 100-MW Solar Park in Queensland
Zen Energy and HD Renewable plan a 100-MW solar park with 200-MW battery in Queensland, aiming for a sustainable future by 2027. Public comments open until June 17.
Jun 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Solar Park, Zen Energy, HD Renewable
AMPYR Secures Financing, Offtaker for 300-MW Aussie Battery
AMPYR Energy powers up Australia's future with its first 1-GWh battery project, securing AUD 340M financing and a 10-year deal with ZEN Energy. Operational by 2026!
Jul 8, 2025 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, AMPYR
OCI, Tokuyama Launch $435M Polysilicon Plant in Malaysia
south korea's OCI Holdings and Japan's Tokuyama Corp have begun constructing a USD 435 million polysilicon plant in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Borneo island. The facility, developed through their joint venture OCIM Sdn Bhd, will produce 10,000 tonnes of high-purity polysilicon annually, meeting the rising global demand for solar-grade materials. OCI will hold an 85% stake, while Tokuyama retains 15%.The plant, adjacent to an existing facility, highlights Southeast Asia's growing role in the solar supply chain as countries seek alternatives to Chinese suppliers. Scheduled for completion in 2026, it will enhance Malaysia's solar manufacturing industry and bolster OCI and Tokuyama's positions as leading polysilicon suppliers. How will the new polysilicon plant impact Southeast Asia's solar supply chain? -Diversification of Supply Chain: The new plant will reduce Southeast Asia's reliance on Chinese polysilicon, offering an alternative source for solar-grade materials. Boost to Local Economy: The construction and operation of the plant are expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Sarawak, Malaysia. Increased Regional Production Capacity: With an annual production of 10,000 tonnes, the plant will significantly increase the region's capacity to supply high-purity polysilicon. Strengthening of Malaysia's Solar Industry: The facility will enhance Malaysia's position as a key player in the global solar manufacturing industry. Attraction of Further Investments: The plant may attract additional investments in renewable energy infrastructure and technology in Southeast Asia. Enhanced Competitiveness: By providing a local source of polysilicon, the plant will help Southeast Asian solar manufacturers become more competitive in the global market. Environmental Impact: The plant's operations will likely focus on sustainable practices, contributing to the region's green energy goals. Strategic Partnerships: The collaboration between south korea's OCI Holdings and Japan's Tokuyama Corp may lead to further strategic partnerships in the region.
Jul 28, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Malaysia, South Korea, Asia, OCI, Tokuyama, Polysilicon Plant
NSW Rooftop Solar Surge: 8 GW by 2035
Transgrid's 2025 report forecasts a solar surge, driving a deep transition in NSW's energy landscape, demanding innovative grid strategies and coordinated renewable scaling for a sustainable future.
Aug 20, 2025 // Rooftop PV, nsw, transgrid