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National Grid Renewables begins construction on 117 MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Ohio

Global, News

National Grid Renewables has commenced construction on the 117 MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. Part of the PJM market, the project is expected to generate $49 million in local economic benefits. Dodson Creek joins the company’s Ohio portfolio, which includes the operational Yellowbud Solar project and the ongoing Ross County Solar and Fayette Solar projects. Together, these four projects form a 558.5 MW solar portfolio across Ohio. Headquartered in Minneapolis, National…

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EDP Renewables and Microsoft extend partnership for Singapore’s largest solar project

Global, News

EDP Renewables (EDPR) announced its renewed partnership with Microsoft on Singapore’s largest solar energy project, SolarNova. Under the agreement, Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy generated by EDPR’s SolarNova 8 project, which has a capacity of up to 200MW-peak (MWp). Awarded in February, the SolarNova 8 project will see EDPR install solar panels on more than 1,000 public housing buildings and over 100 government-owned properties. The energy produced will power common services during…

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Waaree Renewable secures EPC contract for 3.4 MW solar project

India, News

Waaree Renewable Technologies (WAAREERTL) has received a letter of award (LoA) for the execution of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for a ground-mounted solar power project. The company will develop the project with a capacity of 3.40 MW DC/2.77 MW AC on a turnkey basis, handling all aspects from start to finish.

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Waaree Renewable incorporates subsidiaries for solar and wind energy projects

India, News

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has established two wholly owned subsidiaries, Sunsational Solar Private Limited and Sunsational Energy Private Limited. These subsidiaries will focus on the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity from non-conventional energy sources like solar and wind power. In addition to developing and operating power plants, the subsidiaries will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across India. They also plan to develop solar parks and renewable energy…

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EDF Renewables wins bid to build Israel’s largest solar plant at record low price

Global, News

EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the French energy giant EDF, has secured a contract from the Israeli government to build and operate the country’s largest solar plant. The 300 MW project will be constructed near the southern city of Dimona in the Negev desert, as announced by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. EDF Renewables submitted a bid of just below ILS 0.07 ($0.019) per kWh, marking the lowest price ever recorded in an…

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Solar paraboloid technology: A promising solution for renewable energy

India, News

Solar paraboloid technology is gaining attention as a potential game-changer in the shift towards renewable energy. This advanced form of concentrated solar power (CSP) can increase the efficiency of capturing solar energy, potentially outperforming traditional photovoltaic (PV) systems.   Solar paraboloids use parabolic mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver tube, heating a fluid to generate electricity or provide heat for industrial use. Operating at higher temperatures (up to 300°C), they achieve greater thermal efficiency by…

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India’s renewable capacity reaches 190.57 GW, solar leads the way

India, News

In FY 2024, India added 11.5 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity, an 18% increase from the previous year, according to a report by JMK Research. The rooftop solar sector also showed impressive growth, with 3 GW installed, a 34% year-on-year increase. Wind capacity additions reached 3.25 GW, a 42.9% rise compared to FY 2023. The momentum continued in Q1 2024, with approximately 7.5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity added, five times the amount installed…

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Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy partner on 550 MW solar project in the Philippines

Global, News

Vena Energy has entered into an investment agreement with MGen Renewable Energy to jointly construct a 550 MW solar plant in Bugallon, Luzon, Philippines. Construction of the solar project is set to begin this year, with commercial operations expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of the largest solar plants in the country upon completion. MGen, a subsidiary of Manila Electric Co., aims to reach 1,500 MW of renewable energy…

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OECD electricity production rises 3.7%, driven by solar power surge, renewable growth

Global, News

In May 2024, total net electricity production in the OECD reached 854.4 TWh, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the IEA Monthly Electricity Statistics. This growth was primarily driven by a strong increase in renewable energy generation, which rose by 6.6% year-on-year (y-o-y). Solar power saw the most significant growth, surging by 19.7% y-o-y, while wind power also contributed with a 5.8% y-o-y increase. Hydropower generation remained largely…

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Greencoat Renewables acquires 50% stake in South Meath solar farm in Ireland

Global, News

Greencoat Renewables has acquired a 50% stake in the 80.5 MW South Meath solar farm in Ireland, partnering with Schroders Greencoat, which holds the remaining stake. An unnamed technology company has secured a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the farm’s entire output. This acquisition, a key investment in Ireland’s renewable energy infrastructure, follows Greencoat’s recent purchase of a 22.5% share in Germany’s Butendiek offshore wind farm.