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SmartestEnergy Secures Power Deal from 400-MW Aussie PV Park
SmartestEnergy Australia secures 25% of output from New England Stage 1 solar park, powering commercial and industrial customers across Australia.
Mar 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, SMARTESTENERGY
Eon acquires 50% stake in Welsh battery project
Eon's latest venture in Wales brings sustainable energy to life, with a massive battery storage project set to power the future.
Mar 19, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe, quinbrook infrastructure partners, Eon
AGL, SunDrive to Transform Coal Site into Solar Hub
AGL Energy and SunDrive team up to potentially create Australia's first solar cell manufacturing facility at a former coal site in New South Wales.
Apr 1, 2024 // Manufacturing News, AGL Energy, new south wales, SunDrive
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
Juniper Green Launches 100-MW Solar Park for Bhutan
Juniper Green Energy's 100-MW solar park in Rajasthan powers Bhutan, boosting cross-border renewable energy collaboration and sustainable growth in South Asia.
Mar 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, PV Power Plant, Bhutan, Juniper Green Energy
NCIC Secures Solar Power from Lightsource bp in NSW
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group embraces green energy, partnering with Goulburn River Solar Farm to power a sustainable future in coal export.
Mar 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Lightsource BP, Europe, PV Power Plant, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
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
PS Renewables, EDF launch Kent solar-storage plan, open public consultation
PS Renewables and EDF launch a six-week consultation for the South Brooks Solar Farm—an over 50-MW solar-plus-storage proposal near Lydd, Kent, linked to Dungeness
Sep 11, 2025 // Plants, Storage, EDF, Kent, UnitedKingdom, PSRenewables, energy-storage
Spanish PV organization UNEF selects brand-new head of state
The Global Head Site & Permitting at Spanish solar developer as well as driver X-Elio, Arancha Martinez Navarro, is currently the brand-new head of state of the nation's photovoltaic (PV) organization Union Espanola Fotovoltaica (UNEF).
Apr 2, 2020 // Policy, Spain, UNEF, Europe, Arancha Martinez Navarro, Jorge Barredo
GreenVolt starts deal with 70MW of Portuguese PV projects
5 sites in the centre as well as south of the country become part of 243MW pipeline
Oct 19, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Europe, Greenvolt
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan completes 17-MW solar plant in Iwate
Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (TYO:5019), via its subsidiary RS Renewables Co Ltd, announced on Friday it has actually placed on stream a 16.88-MW solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) park in Iwate prefecture.
Oct 26, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd