Umoyilanga VPP providing clean energy for South Africa

EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings secure Umoyilanga project, the South Africa’s first wind-solar-storage virtual power plant under the government’s IPP program. Spreading across 900 km with solar-plus-storage in Avondale and wind-plus-storage in Dassieridge, the advanced technology ensures efficient long-distance energy coordination. The project aims to generate 400 million kWh annually, meeting the energy needs of…

Masdar unveils world’s largest PV plant

Masdar, TAQA, EDF Renewables, and JinkoPower launch the world’s largest single-site solar plant, the 2GW Al Dhafra PV project, ahead of COP28. Located 35 km from Abu Dhabi, it powers nearly 200,000 homes, cutting 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions yearly. Covering 20 sq km, the project created 4,500 jobs, boasting innovative bi-facial technology with…

Enbridge and EDF venturing into Ohio’s renewable sector

Enbridge Inc. and EDF Renewables are partnering on Ohio’s Fox Squirrel solar project, aiming for a total capacity of 577 MW by 2024 in three phases. The first phase, costing $149 million and providing 150 MW, is set to be operational by the end of the year. A 20-year PPA with project ensures stability, benefiting…

PPA signed for 1.1 GW Al Henakiyah Plant

Masdar, EDF Renewables, and Nesma Company inked a PPA for the 1,100 MW Al Henakiyah solar plant with the Saudi Power Procurement Company. Their $1 billion project secured with a $16.84/MWh bid will power 190,000 homes and slash 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 annually. This project combines the consortium expertise, targeting financial close in early…