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Neoen secures 164 MWp in French solar and agrisolar tenders

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French renewable energy developer Neoen has won seven solar and agrivoltaic projects totalling 164 MWp in the latest round of tenders conducted by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE).  This achievement enhances Neoen’s position in the ground-mounted solar sector in France, where it has now been awarded a cumulative 642 MWp in PPE21 tenders. With these new projects, Neoen’s secured capacity in France exceeds 2.5 GW. The projects are scheduled for commissioning between 2026 and…

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Alcazar Energy signs MoU for 2 GW onshore wind farm in Egypt

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Alcazar Energy Partners has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) to develop a 2 GW onshore wind farm in Egypt. The project aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, focusing on renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The wind farm is expected to generate clean electricity for more than 1.3 million households while preventing the release of up to 4.7 million tonnes of…

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B&W secures $246m coal-to-natural gas conversion project for AES Indiana

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Babcock & Wilcox’s (B&W) Thermal segment has received full notice to proceed on a $246 million coal-to-natural gas conversion project at AES Indiana’s Petersburg Generating Station.   The project involves converting two coal-fired boilers at the 1.16 GW Petersburg plant to operate on natural gas, significantly lowering the facility’s carbon footprint. B&W Thermal will handle the design and installation of the new natural gas system, air systems, and associated equipment. B&W Construction (BWCC) will manage the…

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Green Nation unveils plans for 750 MW Whitestone Solar Farm in the UK

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Green Nation has announced plans for the Whitestone Solar Farm, a large-scale solar and energy storage project located between Rotherham and Doncaster in South Yorkshire.  The facility, currently in the preliminary development phase, aims to contribute up to 750 MW to the UK’s National Grid. It also includes a battery energy storage system, with its capacity yet to be confirmed. Recognized as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project due to its size and potential impact, the…

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Citicore partners with Trinasolar for solar module supply in Philippines

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Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has entered into a contract with Trinasolar to procure 2 GW of Vertex N 720W solar modules.  Under the contract, Trinasolar will supply its Vertex N 720W Series solar modules for CREC’s rollout of 2 GW solar capacity, aligning with the Philippines government’s renewable energy programs, including the Green Energy Auction.  This partnership, which now totals 3 GW, supports CREC’s target of 5 GW of renewable energy capacity in five…

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Masdar and KESH to explore renewable energy projects in Albania

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Masdar and Albania’s Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) have signed a term sheet agreement to jointly explore gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects in Albania.  This collaboration will focus on developing, constructing, and operating solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects, with potential integration of battery storage to enhance Albania’s clean energy infrastructure. The generated energy will serve both domestic demand and exports to neighboring countries. This agreement marks a further step in Masdar’s global renewable energy expansion, with…

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EAAIF, FMO, and DEG invest €84 million in Senegal solar projects

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The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), the Dutch development bank FMO, and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG) have collectively invested €84 million in two photovoltaic solar plants with battery storage systems in Senegal’s Kolda region.  These projects, operated by Axian Energy, will have a combined capacity of 60 MW with 72 MWh of battery storage to stabilize the grid and support evening peak demands. The total project cost exceeds €105 million, with…

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Masdar and partners to develop 1GW wind farm with battery storage in Kazakhstan

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Masdar has signed an investment agreement with W Solar, Qazaq Green Power, and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund to develop a 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl region, marking Masdar’s first project in the country. The project includes a 600 MWh battery storage system to enhance grid stability. Construction of the wind facility is set to begin in Q1 2026, supporting Kazakhstan’s energy transition goals to reach 15% renewable capacity by 2030 and 50%…

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NSW launches Renewable Energy Planning Framework

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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has introduced the Renewable Energy Planning Framework to streamline planning for renewable projects, ensuring investment stability and supporting regional economic growth.  Aligned with NSW’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and emissions targets, the framework promotes transparent assessments of wind, transmission, and solar projects, emphasizing benefit-sharing with local communities. Key guidelines include setbacks for visual impact mitigation, hypothetical dwelling assessments, and direct benefits for regions, estimated to bring over A$400…

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Ormat Technologies to build 101MW geothermal plant in New Zealand

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Ormat Technologies has signed a $200 million engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Contact Energy for the development of the 101 MW Te Mihi Stage 2 geothermal power plant in New Zealand.  Scheduled for completion by mid-2027, this project will contribute to New Zealand’s renewable energy goals by gradually replacing the 1950s-built Wairakei geothermal power station. Te Mihi Stage 2 marks Ormat’s fourth major project in New Zealand, leveraging its expertise in binary technology…