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LRE’s White Wing Ranch solar project in Arizona begins operations

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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced the start of commercial operations at its 179MW White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, Arizona.  This project boosts LRE’s operating capacity to over 3.3GW and is the first large-scale installation of American-made First Solar Series 7 photovoltaic modules, known for enhanced efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. White Wing Ranch, spanning 1,400 acres, will supply renewable energy to the bulk electric grid via the 500kV Hoodoo Wash…

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JERA Nex and Catalyst Energy partner for clean energy deployment in US

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Renewable energy firm JERA Nex has formed a strategic partnership with Catalyst Energy Partners (CEP) to accelerate clean energy deployment across the United States. This collaboration aims to develop, construct, own, and operate new utility-scale renewable energy facilities, leveraging existing grid infrastructure alongside conventional power plants. Through this partnership, JERA Nex will provide financial backing, strategic insights, and operational expertise to support CEP’s clean energy projects. CEP brings a portfolio of development-stage renewable assets and…

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RWE signs PPA with Rivian for EV fast-charging network with Texas wind energy

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German energy company RWE has entered a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to supply renewable energy from its upgraded 127MW Champion Wind project in Nolan and Mitchell counties, West Texas.  This agreement will support Rivian’s Adventure Network, enabling renewable energy-powered fast charging for its EVs and contributing to the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Champion Wind, initially launched in 2008, is undergoing a major upgrade to extend its lifespan,…

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Squadron receives approval for 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm in NSW

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Tattarang’s Squadron Energy has secured approval from the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to construct the Spicers Creek Wind Farm, a 700MW renewable energy project in Wiradjuri Country, 25km north-east of Wellington within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ).  The project will include up to 117 wind turbines, battery storage, and supporting infrastructure, marking it as one of the largest wind farms approved in NSW. Once operational, Spicers Creek is expected…

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Recurrent Energy signs two tolling agreements with APS

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Canadian Solar’s subsidiary Recurrent Energy has signed two 20-year tolling agreements with Arizona Public Service Company (APS), set to boost Arizona’s renewable energy capacity by 2026.  The agreements cover the Desert Bloom Storage (600MWh) and Papago Solar (150MWac) projects, both located in Maricopa County, with construction starting in 2025 and operations slated for 2026. These projects join last year’s 20-year tolling agreement for the 1,200MWh Papago Storage project, which will become Arizona’s largest standalone energy…

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ENGIE partners with Meta for 260MW solar project in Texas

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ENGIE North America has signed an environmental attributes purchase agreement (EAPA) with Meta to supply 260MW of renewable energy from its Sypert Branch solar project near Austin, Texas.  The solar facility, located close to Meta’s data centre in Temple, will deliver 100% of its output to Meta, advancing the tech giant’s renewable energy portfolio, which already exceeds 12GW. Set to begin operations in late 2025, Sypert Branch will contribute to ENGIE’s 8GW North American renewable…

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GE Vernova selects Worley Chemetics to design key component of BWRX-300 SMR

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GE Vernova’s nuclear division, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has appointed Worley Chemetics to design and fabricate the isolation condenser system for its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR).  This partnership brings Worley Chemetics into the BWRX-300 qualified supplier group, enhancing Ontario’s nuclear supply chain with its fabrication facility in Pickering, Canada. Worley Chemetics’ president, Andrew Barr, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its 60-year experience in sustainable process technologies and recent ASME nuclear certification. Ontario…

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Blykalla and ABB partner to develop SMR pilot facility in Sweden for nuclear innovation

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Swedish nuclear power company Blykalla has joined forces with engineering giant ABB to develop an electric small modular reactor (SMR) pilot facility in Oskarshamn, southern Sweden. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on SMR technology that aligns with Sweden’s clean energy and decarbonisation goals. This initial project will focus on constructing a testing facility for Blykalla’s SEALER-E prototype, an electric lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR), to simulate nuclear fission temperatures without splitting…

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Nova Clean Energy gains agreements for 1GW power projects in Texas

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Nova Clean Energy has executed interconnection agreements and high-voltage equipment supply contracts for a portfolio of wind power projects in Texas, aiming to deliver up to 1 gigawatt of clean energy to the state’s power grid.  The portfolio includes multi-phase wind projects in the Delaware Basin and central Gulf Coast, with co-located battery storage to enhance grid reliability. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with power delivery expected by winter 2026. Additionally, Nova…

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Crossett solar park in Arkansas begins supplying energy to Google

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Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced the start of commercial operations at Crossett Solar Park, a 132 MWdc solar PV facility in Ashley County, Arkansas.  The facility, now connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) network, will supply clean energy to Google under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). This is Cubico’s second solar PV plant launched within a year, showcasing the company’s commitment to renewable energy. The PPA allows Google to power its Midwest…