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California Resources partners with Net Power for low-carbon power projects

California Resources Corporation (CRC), its carbon management arm Carbon TerraVault (CTV), and Net Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance low-carbon energy solutions in California.  The collaboration aims to integrate Net...

EU approves €2.6bn support for Estonia’s offshore wind sector

The European Commission (EC) has approved a €2.6 billion ($2.7 billion) scheme to support Estonia’s offshore wind energy sector, advancing the country’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions.  This initiative, aligned with the Estonian Maritime...

Davidson Kempner and NIC acquire Greencells’ solar and storage platform

Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Nature Infrastructure Capital (NIC) have jointly acquired Greencells Group’s Netherlands-based solar and storage project development platform.  The platform specializes in utility-scale solar and battery...

Iberdrola secures licence for 274 MW wind project in Portugal

Iberdrola has received a production licence from the Portuguese Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) for a 274 MW wind project in Vila Real and Braga.  The project involves an investment of €350 million ($369 million) and will integrate...

Arevon Energy starts up Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in California

Arevon Energy has announced the commencement of operations at its 384 MWdc Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in Kern County, California.  The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system. The second phase, Eland 2, is currently under...

TNB and Sembcorp to export 50 MW renewable energy to Singapore

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Sembcorp Power Private Limited have signed an agreement for Malaysia’s first renewable energy export to Singapore, with the supply of 50 MW of electricity. This agreement follows the Energy Exchange Malaysia auction held...

Jacobs partners with Terra Solar for energy project in Philippines

Jacobs has joined hands with Terra Solar Philippines Incorporation for a $3.3 billion energy project aimed at meeting 12% of the Philippines’ energy demand. The initiative features a 3.5 GW solar plant and 4.5 GW battery storage system spread...

EU to prioritize geothermal energy to reduce reliance on Russian gas

The European Union plans to promote geothermal energy to replace Russian gas and lower energy costs, according to a draft document. At an upcoming meeting in Brussels, the 27 EU member states are expected to endorse geothermal energy collectively for...

BP and JERA to form offshore wind joint venture

BP and Japanese power generator JERA have announced a joint venture to create one of the world’s largest offshore wind operators, reported Reuters.  The 50-50 partnership, named JERA Nex bp, will combine their operating assets and projects, targeting...

Canada announces C$1 billion funding for clean energy projects

The government of Canada has allocated C$1 billion ($707 million) in funding for clean electricity projects in the New Brunswick region.  The initiative, in collaboration with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), aims to support Indigenous-led wind...

AfDB appointed lead arranger for Moyi Power metro-grids project in DRC

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been named the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power metro-grids project, a $340 million private sector-led electrification initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is now entering...

CREC and Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5 GWh BESS supply

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has signed a supply and services agreement with Sungrow for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support its solar power projects. Under the agreement, CREC will procure 1.5 GWh of...

VNG AG and HyCC to develop 500 MW green hydrogen electrolyser in Germany

VNG AG, its subsidiary VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG H&V), and Dutch hydrogen company HyCC are planning to jointly develop a 500 MW electrolyser for green hydrogen production in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.  The green hydrogen will be...

NGCP energises 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has energised the 230 kV Cebu–Bohol interconnection project (CBIP).  The 1.2 GW interconnection will enhance grid stability across Central Visayas, covering the islands of Bohol and Cebu. CBIP...

Construction begins for Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan

The construction work of the Rs 69 billion Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan has commenced, with the plant expected to be commissioned by September 2029.  The 600 MW project is being developed on the Kholongchhu River in eastern Bhutan. In...

EBRD and Romania sign MoU for renewable energy projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Romania to support renewable energy development in the country.  The MoU, signed by Romania’s Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja and EBRD...

EliTe Solar commissions new solar cell production facility in Indonesia

EliTe Solar has officially opened a new solar cell production facility in Indonesia, aimed at driving clean energy adoption and fostering sustainable economic growth in the region.  The facility, developed in collaboration with local authorities and...

Pine Gate receives approval for 2.4GW Sunstone solar project in Oregon

Pine Gate Renewables has received final discretionary approval from the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) to begin construction of the 2.4GW Sunstone solar project, which includes 1.2GW of solar capacity and 1.2GW of energy storage.  This...

CPS Energy partners with OCI Energy for 120MW BESS in Texas

CPS Energy has teamed up with OCI Energy to develop a 120MW/480MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in southeastern Bexar County, Texas.  The Alamo City ESS LLC project is set to be operational by late 2026.  OCI Energy will handle the...

ISA and USAID partner to enhance grid interconnections

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen grid interconnections and promote sustainable energy systems.  The partnership...

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