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Saboo Sodium Chloro expands captive solar plant at Nawa refinery

India, News

Saboo Sodium Chloro (SSCL) has announced the expansion of its captive solar power plant at the Nawa refinery in Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan.  With an additional 150 kW, the facility’s total solar capacity now reaches 650 kW. EKAM Green Ventures has been appointed as the EPC contractor, with the project expected to be operational within ten days. This expansion is anticipated to generate annual energy cost savings of approximately Rs 4 million, enabling the refinery to…

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Tata Power partners with IndusInd Bank to finance solar installations for MSEs

India, News

Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has partnered with IndusInd Bank to provide collateral-free solar financing options for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), offering loans ranging from Rs 1 million to Rs 20 million.  This partnership aims to support MSEs in adopting solar energy, reducing operational costs, and contributing to the green energy transition. Both public and private lenders are increasingly collaborating with solar companies to offer financing for commercial and residential projects. Last week, Solex…

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DTE Energy launches 150 MW Sauk Solar Park in Michigan

Global, News

DTE Energy has commenced operations at its 150 MW Sauk Solar Park in Branch County, Michigan. The facility, containing 347,000 solar panels, can provide clean energy to approximately 40,000 homes, making it DTE’s largest solar installation, surpassing its second-largest solar park in Lapeer by over threefold. Sauk Solar is the first of six planned solar parks as part of DTE’s expansion of renewable projects through its CleanVision MIGreenPower program, supported by voluntary contributions from 100,000…

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QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies partner for solar project in Iraq

Global, News

QatarEnergy has partnered with TotalEnergies to develop a 1.25 GW (peak) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Iraq’s Basra region.  Awaiting regulatory approvals, QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies will each hold a 50% stake in the solar facility, which ranks among the world’s largest solar projects.  Equipped with two million bifacial solar panels and single-axis trackers, the project is set to provide clean energy to Iraq’s local electricity grid, powering approximately 350,000 homes upon completion between 2025 and…

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Grenergy and CATL to supply battery for Chile’s Oasis de Atacama solar project

Global, News

Grenergy has formed a strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) to supply batteries for the fourth phase of the Oasis de Atacama solar and storage project in Chile. CATL will provide 1.25 GWh of its EnerX model battery containers, comprising over 7,100 modules, known for high energy density and robust safety features suited to the project’s high-altitude location at 4,000 meters above sea level. The Oasis de Atacama project, located in northern Chile,…

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Good Energy to acquire solar installer Empower Energy

Global, News

Renewable energy provider Good Energy Group has signed a conditional binding agreement to acquire Empower Energy, a commercial solar installation company, for an initial consideration of £7 million ($7.56 million).  The acquisition, structured on a debt-free, cash-free basis, includes £6.25 million in cash and the allotment of 254,237 new ordinary shares in Good Energy at 295 pence per share, subject to a 12-month lock-up followed by a 12-month orderly marketing period. An additional deferred consideration…

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AMPIN Energy partners with Varroc, secures 27 MWp solar project

India, News

AMPIN Energy Transition has signed an agreement with Varroc Group for an additional 27 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra, building on earlier solar installations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.  This new capacity brings Varroc’s total contracted solar power with AMPIN to over 60 MWp, enabling the Group to source around 70% of its energy needs from renewable sources. The shift is expected to reduce energy costs by approximately 45% across Varroc’s…

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Engie begins construction on 250 MW solar farm in Victoria, Australia

Global, News

Engie has commenced construction on the 250 MW Goorambat East solar farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its first solar project in the state since closing its Hazelwood coal-fired power generator in 2017. Expected to be operational by 2027, the Goorambat East solar farm will become one of Victoria’s largest, with the capacity to power the rural cities of Benalla and Wangaratta twice over. Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, confirmed the project’s start…

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ORLEN acquires 300MW renewable energy assets in Poland

Global, News

Orlen Group, through its subsidiary ORLEN Wind 3, has finalized the acquisition of two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and a wind farm from EDP Renewables Polska, boosting its renewable energy generation capacity by more than 300 MW. The assets include solar PV farms in the Zielona Góra and Poznań provinces, and a wind farm in the Łódź province. This acquisition raises Orlen Group’s total installed capacity to 580 MW in onshore wind farms and over…

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BP completes acquisition of full stake in Lightsource bp, expanding renewable energy capabilities

Global, News

BP has finalized its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, fully integrating its 62 GW renewable energy pipeline across 19 markets worldwide into BP’s portfolio. Although BP now has full ownership, Lightsource bp will retain its brand and operate independently. This acquisition enhances BP’s renewable energy reach, supporting its broader low-carbon initiatives, including power trading, EV charging, biofuels, and green hydrogen production. BP’s executive vice president for gas and low carbon energy,…