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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…

Secure Solar Futures powers YMCA with 222 kW PV project

Secure Solar Futures completed a 222 kW PV system at YMCA of Frederick County, Maryland, at no upfront cost. Under a 25-year service agreement, the company owns and operates the system, saving YMCA nearly $100,000 in electricity costs. The Natelli Y’s solar power, generated by 544 Jinko Solar panels, will avoid 2,997 metric tons of…

Ciel & Terre unveils 11 MW floating PV project in France

Ciel & Terre initiates a 11 MW flotovoltaic project in Saint-Savin, France, set on an active quarry lake upgraded for renewable energy production. The EMEA team has already secured 100 MW for 2024 across Europe. Energ’Isère collaborates with Ciel & Terre and GenSun for project development. The turnkey solution involves platform sizing, anchoring system design,…

ReNew sells 300 MW Rajasthan solar project to India Grid Trust 

ReNew, a leading decarbonization company in India, is set to sell its 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan, ReNew Solar Urja Private Limited, to India Grid Trust for $199 million. The transaction, aligned with ReNew’s strategy for shareholder value enhancement, is expected to yield a $82 million cash inflow, reflecting strong investor interest in ReNew’s…

ASTRO series lights the way for sustainable agriculture in China

In rural southwest China, a solar project utilizing 504 MW Astronergy PV modules is now grid-connected, fostering crop cultivation and local green initiatives. Expected to generate 550 million kWh annually, equivalent to saving 160,000 tonnes of coal and reducing 500,000 tonnes of CO2, this project signifies ASTRO series modules’ success in agricultural scenarios.

Largest Solar Project in Northern Vietnam Goes Operational with Huasun’s High-Efficiency Modules 

The Luxshare Precision Rooftop Solar Power Project, a 20.048 MW initiative developed by China Power International Holding Ltd. and CNTIC, is now operational, representing northern Vietnam’s largest distributed solar project. Huasun Energy’s high-efficiency Himalaya G12-132 modules enhance its capabilities, emphasizing Luxshare-ICT’s commitment to sustainable development. With advanced features and technology, the project aims to generate…