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IRENA, Small Island States Align to Accelerate Energy Transition

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) have signed an agreement that will see the two organizations work closely to mobilize climate finance and to advance the deployment of renewable energy across Small Island Developing States (SIDS). According to an IRENA analysis on the first round of nationally […]

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Blackstone, Altus Power, Link Logistics Win Community Solar Projects in New Jersey

Altus Power Inc., a clean electrification company, and Link Logistics, operator of a portfolio of logistics real estate assets located exclusively in the U.S., are planning to build and operate a portfolio of rooftop community solar projects to serve approximately 10,000 residential customers throughout New Jersey with renewable energy. “Altus has been serving public and […]

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Canadian Solar Wins Solar Project in Colombian Public Tender

Canadian Solar Inc. has been awarded 52 MWp for solar PV project Caracoli in the recent public auction by Colombia’s Ministry of Energy. The Caracoli project is located in the Atlántico Region in northern Colombia. The energy awarded will be acquired by a pool of off-takers and will start delivering clean energy from 2023 through […]

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Sol Systems, Illinois American Water Launch Solar Project

Sol Systems and Illinois American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in Illinois, have cut the ribbon on Illinois American Water’s first solar project located in Champaign County, Ill. The 2.3 MW project includes bifacial panels, single-axis trackers and the installation of native grasses to promote local habitat growth. “This is a really exciting project […]

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Q CELLS Wins Appeal in Patent Infringement Enforcement Proceedings

The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court in Germany has upheld the decision made by the Düsseldorf Regional Court to impose a coercive penalty payment against LONGi and REC for not fully complying with the requirements of the sentenced obligation to recall specific solar products that have been considered by the court in the first instance to […]

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Greenbacker Acquires 19.5 MW Solar Portfolio from NextSun Energy

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. LLC, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, says a wholly owned subsidiary has purchased a 15-project solar portfolio from NextSun Energy. The portfolio, which totals 19.5 MW DC of generating capacity, expands Greenbacker’s footprint in New England and includes the company’s first asset in Rhode Island […]

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Activate Renewables Names President, Makes Acquisitions

Maria Klutey has been named as the new president of Activate Renewables, an acquirer of real estate and royalty interests in wind, solar and energy storage. After serving six years active duty in the U.S. Army, Klutey joined GE Capital Energy Services, where she focused on providing tax and structured equity to renewable energy projects. […]

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The Giant Company Powers Up Pennsylvania Operations with Constellation

The GIANT Company has signed a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation to power its Pennsylvania operations, including select stores, fuel stations and a perishable distribution center, with renewable energy. Backed by The GIANT Company’s commitment, Constellation has entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements to procure a total of 80 MW of renewable […]

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Greenbacker Renewable Acquires 19.5-MW Solar Portfolio from NextSun Energy

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. LLC, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, has announced that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has purchased a 15-project solar portfolio from NextSun Energy. The NextSun operating portfolio, which totals 19.5 MW DC of clean power–generating capacity, expands Greenbacker’s footprint in New England and includes […]

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UAE, IRENA Introduce $1 Billion Global Finance Platform for Renewable Energy

The United Arab Emirates and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform – a new global climate finance facility to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The UAE committed $400 million in funding provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) toward the […]

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EDP Renewables Becomes Major Shareholder in Sunseap

EDP Renewables (EDPR) has bought a substantial stake in Sunseap in a deal that values the Singapore-based solar energy company at S$1.1 billion, making EDPR a major shareholder in Sunseap. “We are delighted to welcome EDP Renewables as a major shareholder,” says Frank Phuan, co-founder and CEO of Sunseap. “Its strategic vision to expand in […]

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Alliant Energy Files Plans for Solar Energy Generation in Iowa

In a filing with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), Alliant Energy is adding the first portion of its planned 400 MW of solar energy generation in Iowa. Alliant Energy plans to acquire 200 MW of solar energy and 75 MW of battery energy storage from Phase I and II of the Duane Arnold Solar Project, […]

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