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Sun-soaked North Africa pushes for cheap energy
Solar panels glint in the sun on a Tunisian lagoon, part of a long-delayed drive to harness the North African country's vast renewable resource capacity.
Nov 14, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, north africa
Exclusive company gets Swinerton Renewable Energy and SOLV
Personal equity strong American Securities has entered an agreement to obtain Swinerton Renewable Energy, the renewable energy division of Swinerton Builders, and wholly-owned subsidiary SOLV from Swinerton Incorporated.
Sep 21, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Swinerton Renewable Energy, North America, George Hershman, SOLV, American Securities, Kevin Penn
The Pros and Cons of Using Solar Energy
Amidst all the discussions about using renewable sources of energy such as wind or solar power to save the environment, there is also a school of thought that highlights the drawbacks of using solar energy.
Oct 7, 2019 // Solar, Solar Panels, photovoltaic systems, Paris
Renewable energy auctions: Status and trends beyond price
As the renewable energy sector matures, policies must be adapted to reflect changing market conditions. With the increasing use of auctions, policy makers seek to procure renewables-based electricity at the lowest price and also fulfil socio-economic objectives.
Oct 23, 2019 // Market Research, IRENA
Google Partners on Illinois’ New 593MW Double Black Diamond Solar
Swift Current Energy’s 800 MWDC Double Black Diamond Solar park, backed by Google, now powers 100,000 homes and supplies 70% of Chicago’s municipal electricity.
May 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Solar Energy, North America, Illinois, renewables, PV Power Plant, swift current energy, Google investment
Matrix secures funding for US solar projects
Loan facilities will certainly fund Gaskell West 2 and 3 schemes in California in addition to 80MW storage system
Oct 26, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Solar Project, Matrix
Avaada Closes $1.3B Round for Green Energy Push
Avaada Energy has closed a USD 1.3bn funding round, the largest equity raise for a green energy firm in Asia. Canada's Brookfield Asset Management and Thai power company Global Power Synergy have invested significantly, to be used for green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia projects and more. Recent tenders won by the firm amount to 1.8 GW. Sustainable future ahead with Avaada.
Jun 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Avaada Energy, Asia
Oz Gold Mine Scores 62MW Clean Energy Contract
Pacific Energy has been awarded a contract to integrate 62MW of clean energy into an existing power system at an Australian gold mine. The hybrid power system will reduce emissions by 50% and feature in-house control systems, BESS, HV Switch Room & PV ring main units. Works start in July 2021, completion in early 2025.
Jun 26, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Pacific Energy
MPower breaks ground on two solar farms in South Australia
Renewables developer MPower has commenced work on two 5 MW solar farms in South Australia expanding its portfolio of smaller utility-scale projects.
Jan 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canadian Solar, Australia, utility-scale, Oceania, MPower, Nathan Wise
Orsted gets 160MW Irish solar project
First 81MW phase of Garrenleen in Carlow will be provided in 2025 as well as second phase in 2026
Mar 16, 2023 // Plants, Ireland, Europe, Solar Project, Orsted