Suzhou Sunwell’s expansion leads Wuzhong’s economic surge
Wuzhong Economic and Technological Development Zone signs six projects worth 6.3 billion yuan, including Suzhou Sunwell’s capital increase and expansion.
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BLM seeks public input on Las Vegas solar project
Bureau of Land Management Vegas Field Office announces 30-day public comment period (Jan 19-Feb 19, 2024) and a virtual meeting on Jan 24, 6-8 p.m. PT, for the proposed Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project.
Mannum solar farm narrowly escapes devastating fire
A solar farm fire on recently, triggered a rapid response from 10 firefighters.
First Solar panels light up Intersect’s 828 MW solar project
Intersect Power’s Lumina Solar project in Scurry County, TX, commenced commercial operations on January 3, 2024, generating 828 MW of solar energy.
EDF and Enbridge power up Fox Squirrel 150 MW phase 1 in Ohio
EDF Renewables and Enbridge announce full operation of Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1, Ohio’s largest solar complex.
Microsoft backs Apex Clean Energy’s 125 MW solar venture
Apex Clean Energy’s 125 MW Wheatsborough PV project in Ohio secures a PPA contract under the Microsoft–Volt Energy Utility Environmental Justice Framework.
Greenvolt Power sweeps Polish capacity auction with 1.2 GW win
Greenvolt Power dominated the December 2023 Polish capacity auction, securing 1.2 GW for six wholly owned Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects. This accounts for over 70% of the total BESS capacity awarded and comes with a 17-year capacity payment obligation, the maximum tenure in Poland’s capacity market mechanism. Participating through Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. (PSE),…
Nautilus Solar expands Midwest presence with 75.6 MW acquisition
Nautilus Solar Energy, through Nautilus US Power Holdco, acquires a 75.6 MW portfolio across 16 community solar projects in Illinois.
EDF and KOWEPO secure funding for 500 MW Oman solar project
EDF Renewables and KOWEPO secure financing for Oman’s 500 MW solar plant, Manah 1. A 20-year PPA with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company is signed, targeting commercial operation in Q1 2025. The project supports Oman’s Net-Zero goals, aiming for 35-39% renewable generation by 2040. Global financial institutions and a French-Korean partnership facilitate project financing…
One Energy partnership pushes Whirlpool’s renewable footprint
Whirlpool Corp. collaborates with One Energy for onsite wind and solar power in Ohio. Ground solar arrays in Findlay and Clyde create 40.8 MW of renewable energy, propelling Whirlpool into the top 25% of EPA’s Green Power Partnership list. Nine existing turbines already supply 22% of electrical needs, with expansion including additional turbines at Findlay…