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Trinasolar partners with AMEA Power for Egypt’s first utility-scale BESS

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Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) module maker Trinasolar has partnered with AMEA Power to deploy its Elementa 2 platform for Egypt’s 300MWh Abydos Solar PV project.  The project marks the country’s first utility-scale battery energy storage solution (BESS) and expands the 500MW solar power plant in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate. Trinasolar’s Elementa 2 platform includes vertically integrated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, a high-density module design, compatibility with various power conversion systems (PCS), smart liquid cooling,…

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Japan’s new energy policy aims for 50% renewables, 20% nuclear by 2040

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A government panel of experts has largely supported Japan’s new energy policy, which aims to meet growing power demands by expanding renewables to 40-50% of electricity needs and increasing nuclear power’s share to 20% by 2040.  The proposal, which is set for Cabinet approval by March, calls for reversing the phaseout of nuclear energy adopted after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.  The plan also targets reducing coal-fired power to 30-40% from nearly 70% in 2023. The…

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Nozomi Energy acquires 312 MW solar portfolio in Japan

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Nozomi Energy, a Japanese renewable energy company and an Actis subsidiary, has acquired a portfolio of 12 operational solar projects, totalling 312 MW.  These projects, which range from 1 MW to over 60 MW, are backed by Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) contracts that extend at least until 2040, providing stable and predictable cash flows for the company. Nine of the projects are located in Japan’s Kanto region, while the remaining projects are situated in Tohoku, Chubu, and…

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Huawei signs deal to supply 4.5GWh battery storage in Philippines

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Huawei has signed an agreement with the Meralco Terra Solar project in the Philippines to supply a 4.5GWh battery energy storage system.  This marks Huawei’s largest energy storage project, integrating containerized batteries, fire suppression systems, and advanced energy management solutions. The project, developed by SPNEC’s Terra Solar Philippines, includes a 3.5 GWp solar power facility across Bulacan and Nueva Ecija provinces.  The first phase is scheduled for completion by February 2026, with full operations expected…

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EWEC to develop 4.5GW renewable energy projects in Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has received approval to develop four new renewable energy sites in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The sites, covering around 75 km², will accommodate solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy projects. The developments include three solar PV plants in Al Faya, Al Khazna, and Al Zarraf, and a wind farm in Sila, contributing 4.5GW (AC) of solar PV capacity and up to 140MW of wind capacity. The solar projects align with…

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TPG Rise Climate in talks to acquire Altus Power

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TPG Rise Climate, the climate investment arm of TPG, is in discussions to acquire US-based solar developer Altus Power, according to Reuters sources.  The deal, which could be formalized in the coming weeks, is not yet finalized, and there is still a possibility of no transaction occurring. Altus Power, a leading clean energy provider for both commercial and residential properties, manages one of the largest portfolios of commercial-scale solar plants in the US.  The company…

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Hitachi Energy secures contracts for HVDC converter stations in Germany

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Hitachi Energy has won contracts worth over €2bn ($2.08bn) with Amprion, a German transmission system operator, to supply four converter stations for two high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) links, V48 and V49.  These links are integral to Germany’s clean energy transition, transporting power from the North Sea coast to the Ruhr Region, serving four million people. Hitachi Energy will provide and install two HVDC Light converter systems, each with a 2GW capacity and operating at 525kV.  The…

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Orlen signs €244m deal with EIB for renewable energy grid expansion

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Orlen has secured a second agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for nearly 1bn zlotys ($244m) to fund its strategic electricity distribution network programme.  The investment will enhance renewable energy connections, including the development of 1,000 new EV charging points and an expansion of grid capacity to integrate 1.4GW of clean energy, powering 900,000 households. The programme will enable Energa Operator, an Orlen Group company, to begin projects in 2025, constructing 830km of power…

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EDF connects Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to France’s power grid

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EDF has integrated the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor into France’s national power grid, marking the first expansion of the country’s nuclear network in 25 years.  The reactor was connected on 21 December 2024, producing 100MW of electricity. With a capacity of 1.6GW, Flamanville 3 is France’s largest nuclear reactor and one of the most powerful worldwide. The reactor, located in Normandy, joins similar reactors in China and Finland. The project experienced a 12-year delay, with…

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Iberdrola secures green loan for photovoltaic plant in Sicily

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Iberdrola has finalized a €100m ($103m) green loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), guaranteed by SACE under the Archimede scheme, to construct a new photovoltaic plant in Sicily, Italy.  This marks the first collaboration between the EIB and Iberdrola backed by SACE. The plant, expected to be operational by 2025, will have a capacity of 242.78MWp, producing 400GWh annually—enough to meet the energy needs of approximately 154,000 households.  Located in the provinces of…