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Angola’s solar plans boosted by Italian oil giant Eni
The Italian oil and gas provider has signed a concession agreement with the government of the African oil country to build a 50 MW solar plant. The project is expected to be in the province of Namibe and will be part of the nation’s plan to deploy 600 MW of solar by 2022.
Nov 14, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, Angola, Eni, Solenova
China, Europe Will Lead World To Record-breaking RE Capacity In 2022
The worldwide capacity enhancements are anticipated to rise this year to 320 GW.
May 11, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Latin america, Europe, Asia, North America, IEA, hydropower, Wind Energy, Onshore
Hydro Rein Acquires Stake in Brazil's Largest Solar Complex
Hydro Rein secures a 20% stake in Brazil's largest solar farm, the Vista Alegre complex, poised to generate 2 TWh annually, revolutionizing renewable energy in Minas Gerais.
Feb 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Hydro Rein
True Green Adds 20.3 MW Solar in UK
True Green Capital Management adds 20.3MWdc of UK operating solar, boosting predictable cash flows and grid-connected returns—strengthening its renewable portfolio as demand for UK deals stays strong.
Jun 25, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, True Green Capital Management
Ormat Acquires Shovel-Ready Texas Energy Storage Project
Ormat Technologies Inc. has finished the acquisition of a shovel-ready power storage property in Upton County, Texas.
Dec 18, 2020 // Storage, USA, Ormat Technologies, North America, Doron Blachar
Kosovo planning auction scheme for solar and wind capacity
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is helping the Kosovan government develop a competitive scheme for the award of payments to renewable energy generators. The Balkan state wants to add 400 MW of clean energy capacity by 2026.
Sep 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, EBRD, Kosovo, Valdrin Lluka
UK scientists find way to cut down indium
A research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed a transparent conductive oxide material to replace tin with molybdenum. The results demonstrated better performance and potentially lower material costs than the transparent conducting layers used in today’s commercial solar cells.
Sep 19, 2019 // Technology, UK, Europe, TCO, indium, Tim Veal, Liverpool University
Azerbaijan intends floating PV plant
The nation's energy ministry has exposed strategies to construct a utility-scale floating solar plant on Lake Boyukshor, where it is already creating a 100 kW pilot floating PV variety.
Jul 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, floating PV, Europe, Azerbaijan
Dhamma Energy gets risk in French solar farm
International solar programmer Dhamma Energy announces the acquisition of the staying 50% stake in the 12 MWp Lanas solar park in France from its co-shareholder, the driver Urbasolar.
Apr 5, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, France, Europe, Dhamma Energy, solar farm, Olivier Crambade, Nicolas Fasquelle
US designer Longroad Energy gets US$ 500m financial investment to support company model shift
United States programmer, proprietor as well as asset manager Longroad Energy has protected a US$ 500 million equity financial investment to support its business version shift from a "create to sale" strategy to the possession of renewable projects in the US.
Aug 3, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, ENERGY STORAGE, First Solar, North America, longroad energy, MUNICH RE, project pipeline, Infratil, equity finance, Powin, MEAG, nz super fund
LONGi accomplishes new world record for p-type solar cell efficiency
LONGi has introduced a new world record conversion effectiveness of 26.12% for its p-type silicon heterojunction (HJT) cell.
Sep 21, 2022 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Institute for Solar Energy Research, LONGi, isfh, efficiency
Genex Partners with PCL to Build Massive Queensland Solar Park
Genex Power selects PCL Constructors as preferred contractor for Bulli Creek solar park, a massive project set to revolutionize renewable energy in Queensland, Australia.
Jan 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Genex Power, Solar Park, PCL
National Grid's 160-MW Solar Park Approved in Minnesota
Minnesota regulators greenlight 160-MW solar park by National Grid Renewables, boosting jobs and tax revenue while advancing state's renewable energy objectives.
May 20, 2024 // Plants, USA, North America, Minnesota, PV Power Plant
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria
CNOOC Connects Grazing Animals to 40MW Solar Grid
CNOOC has connected to the grid its 40-MW onshore PV project located in the city of Hezuo, China. This unique project follows an "Animal Husbandry-solar Complementary Project" model, with a 6-MW/12-MWh energy storage system and racks to allow animal grazing. It is helping CNOOC achieve its green and low-carbon transition goals and supporting local development.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Grids, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, CNOOC