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US ROUND-UP: Gap diversifies; 125MW PPA in MI; Military-funded space solar; Solar bees
Global retail brand Gap moved one step closer to its goal of fully renewably-powered operations by 2030 after signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Enel Green Power North America. It has purchased 90MW of energy from the renewables giant's North Dakota wind project for a period of 12 years.
Aug 13, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Solar, USA, SunPower, plants, Michigan, cleanchoice energy, solar bees, Antonio Cammisecra, air force, university of toledo, solar space, upper peninsula power company, power purchase agreement, orion renewable energy group, map energy, gap, North Dakota, enel green power, the chandler solar project, North America
Australia added 1.2 GW of large-scale solar in 2021 however renewables financial investment slows, report finds
Large-scale solar implementation in Australia leapt 38% year-on-year in 2021 as its 3 biggest PV plants were commissioned, but financial commitments for new renewables projects in the country fell, according to a new report.
Apr 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, rooftop, South Australia, Oceania, new south wales, investment, Clean Energy Council, covid-19, deployment statistics, Darlington Point
The golden state area power team selects esVolta for 15MW/ 60MWh battery project
Utility-scale power storage space project developer/ proprietor esVolta will certainly perform a 15MW/ 60MWh battery project to offer California cities that have actually developed their very own 'area selection' power distributor.
Apr 10, 2020 // Storage, USA, lithium-ion, North America, Alex Morris, Community Choice Aggregation
1,400-MWh standalone energy storage project currently online in Southern California
Axium Infrastructure as well as Canadian Solar subsidiaries Recurrent Energy and also CSI Energy Storage today announced that Crimson Storage, a 350-MW/1,400- MWh standalone energy storage project, is currently in operation and providing flexible capacity to the California grid.
Oct 18, 2022 // Storage, USA, North America, Gavin Newsom, Shawn Qu, Crimson Storage
Semi-transparent perovskite solar cell for window applications
Buildings, especially those with glass facades, are getting closer to self-powering, according to Australian researchers that lately established a 15.5%- efficient, semi-transparent solar cell that enables more than 20% of visible light to travel through.
Jul 1, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Jacek Jasieniak, Monash University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering
The US tops 37.9 GW of large scale solar
That record figure of utility scale PV was under contract at the end of June with 8.7 GWdc under construction. However, installation levels fell slightly, year-over-year.
Sep 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, USA, ITC, Texas, Wood Mackenzie, North America, Minnesota
Australian Solar Developer's Modular Solar Tech to Power Lithium Mine Project
The 5B Maverick technology is a ground mount solar remedy created to be safer, much more affordable as well as much faster to deploy for offgrid, business and commercial, as well as large-scale solar power generation.
5B will be setting up solar PV for the 95 MW hybrid microgrid in the Kathleen Valley Lithium project.
Feb 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, microgrid, Solar Project, ground mount solar, Zenith Energy, Hamish Moffat, Kathleen Valley Lithium, Liontown Resources, solar racking solutions
Anesco Secures Approval for 48-MW Solar Farm in England
Anesco's 48-MW solar farm in Coven will power 13,000 homes and transform 143 acres into a sustainable energy source, showcasing a bright future for renewable energy in the UK.
Oct 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Anesco, England, solar farm
Econergy Launches 50-MW Battery Storage in Yorkshire
Econergy powers up Yorkshire with its 50-MW battery storage system, marking a major step in the UK’s renewable energy landscape and a bold international expansion.
Oct 11, 2024 // Storage, Yorkshire, Econergy
UK's New 27.8-MWp Solar Park Begins Operations
Innova Renewables celebrates the launch of Elms Farm solar park, promising eco-friendly energy, reduced emissions, and a significant power partnership with Anglian Water.
Nov 27, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant
Convergent Secures Financing for Solar and Storage Expansion
Convergent Energy secures $150 million from MUFG to supercharge solar and energy storage projects, advancing sustainable solutions across North America with impressive growth plans.
Dec 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, North America, Convergent Energy
European Energy Boosts Polish Solar Capacity by 54MW
European Energy's 54MW solar park in Poland marks a pivotal leap in renewable energy, boosting capacity to nearly 200MW and paving the way for its ambitious 4GW vision.
Dec 23, 2024 // Plants, Poland, Europe, european energy, PV Power Plant
BlackRock Reveals Climate Funds Targeting the Toughest ESG Clients
BlackRock Inc. is launching two funds made to live up to the European Union's highest standard for sustainability, in an initiative to draw in investors seeking the greenest products on the market.
Jan 13, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, BlackRock Inc
Spearmint Secures Sungrow Batteries for Texas Energy Storage
Spearmint Energy partners with Sungrow for over 1 GWh of innovative battery storage in Texas, enhancing energy reliability while driving local job growth and tax revenue.
Aug 26, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, SPEARMINT ENERGY
EIB Backs 190MW Romanian Solar With €34 Million
EIB’s €34m turbocharges 190‑MW Romanian solar build, de-risking procurement and grid compliance as PPAs surge—battery-ready sites, tighter governance, faster paperwork-to-power, jobs and taxes ahead.
Feb 16, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Europe, eib, financing, Romania, solar portfolio, EU transition