Castillo Engineering and RECON Corporation announced a partnership to develop a 15 MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Multiple 3 MW projects, part of the Illinois Shines program, will utilise bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers. Construction begins in Q4 2023. Castillo Engineering optimized equipment costs and voltage drops,…
Matrix Renewables, backed by TPG Rise, has signed a 10-year VPPA with Merck. Starting 2025, Matrix will provide Merck with 102 MW of solar energy from three new Spanish solar plants. This supports Merck’s goal of being climate-neutral by 2040 and sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030. Altenex Energy assisted Merck in the…
Golden Solar’s Jiuquan base launches the first batch of 182 half-cut bifacial heterojunction (HJT) cells, marking a significant milestone. The company shifts its focus to enhance product quality and production efficiency. Mass production is set to begin on November 15th.
Guangyin Technology sets a world record with its 21.63% efficient 30 cm × 40 cm perovskite solar module. Certified by the National Photovoltaic Industry Measurement and Testing Center, the company is progressing towards a 100 MW pilot line expected to operate by the end of 2024.
JA Solar inaugurates 5 GW module fab at Baotou base, boosting total module production to 95 GW by end of 2023. Strategic partnership with Guangzhou Development New Energy also confirmed.
Six Flags Magic Mountain partners with Solar Optimum and DSD Renewables to launch a 12.37 MW solar carport and energy storage system, the largest of its kind in California. It covers parking lots, provides shade, and offsets 100% of the park’s energy use. Includes EV charging, enhanced security, and a battery system, generating 20.8 million…
EDF Renewables North America partners with SOLARCYCLE to recycle damaged solar panels, aligning with EDF’s ESG commitment and circular economy principles. SOLARCYCLE’s innovative recycling process extracts 95% of panel value, surpassing industry standards. Recycled materials support North American solar manufacturing, emphasizing the readiness for recycling technology and sustainability in solar panel recycling.
European Energy, through its subsidiary Cerano Energreen, has received authorization to construct a 90 MW solar farm in Cerano, Puglia, Italy. Once completed, the solar plant will generate enough clean energy to power 55,500 households and reduce CO2 emissions by 66,600 tonnes annually compared to traditional fossil fuels. The farm is strategically positioned to help…
Elements Green plans the Great North Road Solar Park near Newark-on-Trent, aiming for an 800 MW AC capacity to power 400,000 homes and reduce 250,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project includes solar panels, energy storage, and grid connections. Community consultations in 2024, with construction expected around 2027, subject to government approval.
Array Technologies invests $50 million in a New Mexico manufacturing campus. This tracker expansion in Albuquerque’s west side creates 100 new jobs, secures existing ones, with an estimated $300 million economic impact over 10 years. Construction begins in early 2024. State and local support includes $2.5 million in funding and property-tax abatement.
