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𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is gearing up for another huge year !! Register to see confirmed speakers and attend: https://lnkd.in/gefMwQhx

EWEC Releases RFP for 1.5 GW Solar Power Project in Abu Dhabi EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has officially invited proposals for the development of the 1.5 GW Zarraf Solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) Project in the Al Dhafra region, Abu Dhabi. 🔑 Key Highlights - Developer Role: The selected developer or consortium will finance, build, operate, maintain, and partially own the project, holding up to 40% equity. - Offtaker: EWEC will enter a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), paying only for net electricity supplied. - Scale: Once completed, Zarraf will be among the world’s largest single-site solar projects, powering approximately 160,000 homes. - Timeline: Proposals are due by Q2 2025, with a public event planned to announce participating bidders. Read more : https://lnkd.in/giWfBGrB #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #UAE #EWEC #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #ZarrafProject

Swansea University Initiates £3m Project to Transform Solar Energy in #Africa The Swansea University-led REACH-PSM project (Resilient Renewable Energy Access Through Community-Driven Holistic Development in Perovskite Solar Module Manufacturing) has secured £3 million from the UKRI Ayrton Challenge Programme to develop sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSM) in Africa. 🔑 Key Highlights: - Funding: £3 million from URKI Ayrton Challenge Programme. Key Players: - Developer: Swansea University and global collaborators. - Offtakers: Communities and businesses in Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa. - EPC: Local manufacturing hubs with expertise in sustainable materials and photovoltaic technology. - Technology: Perovskite solar modules—low-cost, energy-efficient, and designed for a circular economy. 💬 Professor Matthew Davies: “By developing perovskite modules that are efficient, locally sourced, and designed for circularity, we aim to empower communities, strengthen supply chains, and foster a more equitable, low-carbon energy future.” 📢 Frances Wood, UKRI International Director: “These projects showcase the transformative power of research and innovation in addressing critical global challenges. Collaboration is key to ensuring a sustainable and inclusive energy future for all.” Read more : https://lnkd.in/gkvutxu6 #SolarInnovation #PerovskiteSolar #AfricaEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyAccess #Renewables #UKRI #ResearchInnovation

AES Chile Acquires Sonnedix’s Solar Plant in Tarapacá Region AES Chile announced the acquisition of the #171MWp Atacama Solar park from Sonnedix, located in the Tarapacá Region between Pica and Pozo Almonte. The facility consists of 494,640 solar panels and 48 inverters across 450 hectares. Atacama Solar, operational since April 2021, is connected to the #220kV Lagunas substation via a 46 km transmission line. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5znM3Ua #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #AESChile #EnergyTransition #Greentegra #Chile

New Rules Allow VPPS to Compete in Australia’s Energy Market from 2027 The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has unveiled a final determination enabling Virtual Power Plants Inc. (VPPs) to compete directly with large-scale generators in the wholesale energy market. This groundbreaking reform is set to drive cost savings, lower emissions, and better energy prices for all consumers. 🔑 Key Highlights: - Start Date: New framework effective May 2027, with AUD 50 million incentive scheme available from April 2026. - Cost Savings: Estimated AUD 834 million (USD 517 million) in savings between 2027 and 2050 through more efficient market operations. - Expanded Participation: Includes VPPs, aggregated batteries, commercial and industrial demand-response, and more. - New Dispatch Mode: Allows retailers to bid resources like household batteries, data centers, and backup generators into the market. 💬 AEMC Chair Anna Collyer: “This reform is like giving the electricity system a pair of glasses – it can now see and respond to actions that were previously invisible. It’s a win-win for consumers and the market.” 🔑 Key Players: - Developer: Virtual Power Plant operators, aggregated battery providers. - Offtaker: Retailers bidding resources into the wholesale market. - Market Operator: Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Read more : https://lnkd.in/gb6mWt8W #EnergyTransition #VirtualPowerPlants #RenewableEnergy #Australia #AEMC #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

MSpectrum Inc Activates New Rooftop Solar Facility in the Philippines MSpectrum Inc, the solar subsidiary of Manila Electric Corp (Meralco), has successfully energized a #33kWp rooftop solar project for General Trias Water Corporation (GTWC) in Cavite, Philippines. 🔑 Key Highlights: - Capacity: #33kWp - Annual Energy Generation: 45,350 kWh of clean energy - Impact: Powers GTWC’s water pumps, the first in the area to use solar energy for this purpose - Carbon Footprint Reduction: Estimated savings of 32.3 metric tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to planting 1,400+ trees or reducing 79,000 km in vehicle travel per year - Energy Savings: Significant savings for GTWC through sustainable energy use With over 80 MW of rooftop solar installations to date, MSpectrum continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable energy solutions in the Philippines, powering approximately 40,000 households. 🔑 Key Players: Developer: MSpectrum (a subsidiary of Meralco) Offtaker: General Trias Water Corporation (GTWC) EPC: MSpectrum Read more : https://lnkd.in/g7FS6dQR #SolarPower #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #MSpectrum #Philippines #SolarEnergy #GreenEnergy

MSpectrum Inc Activates New Rooftop Solar Facility in the Philippines MSpectrum Inc, the solar subsidiary of Manila Electric Corp (Meralco), has successfully energized a #33kWp rooftop solar project for General Trias Water Corporation (GTWC) in Cavite, Philippines. 🔑 Key Highlights: - Capacity: #33kWp - Annual Energy Generation: 45,350 kWh of clean energy - Impact: Powers GTWC’s water pumps, the first in the area to use solar energy for this purpose - Carbon Footprint Reduction: Estimated savings of 32.3 metric tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to planting 1,400+ trees or reducing 79,000 km in vehicle travel per year - Energy Savings: Significant savings for GTWC through sustainable energy use With over 80 MW of rooftop solar installations to date, MSpectrum continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable energy solutions in the Philippines, powering approximately 40,000 households. 🔑 Key Players: Developer: MSpectrum (a subsidiary of Meralco) Offtaker: General Trias Water Corporation (GTWC) EPC: MSpectrum Read more : https://lnkd.in/g7FS6dQR #SolarPower #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #MSpectrum #Philippines #SolarEnergy #GreenEnergy

ENGIE and Sanofi Sign Biomethane Purchase Agreements ENGIE and Sanofi have signed new Biomethane Purchase Agreements (#BPAs) to decarbonize 56% of Sanofi's gas consumption in France, starting in 2025. This collaboration includes a 6-year BPA for 1.3 TWh with Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (#RGGO) and an additional 10-year BPA for #110GWh to decarbonize Sanofi's Lyon site. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpG-_3xn #Sustainability #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy #Biomethane #Partnership

🌍Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Invests in Two New Battery Storage Projects in Scotland Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has finalized an £800 million investment in two new Battery Energy Storage System (#BESS) projects in Scotland – Coalburn 2 and Devilla. This expands their UK portfolio, making them the largest battery storage investor in the country. With a combined capacity of 1.5GW, these projects will store and supply 3GWh of electricity – enough to power over 4.5 million households for 2 hours. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN-Dd79G #CIP #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #NetZero #EnergyStorage

LONGi Solar and Solarpro Holding cooperate on largest Romanian PV plant to date LONGi Solar has partnered with Solarpro to deliver a #174MW photovoltaic plant in #Oltenia, southwest of Bucharest. Utilizing over 285,000 LONGi Hi-MO 7 modules, the project is set to become Romania's largest solar installation to date. 🔹 Capacity: 174MW in Oltenia, powering 115,000 households. 🔹 Impact: Reduces CO₂ emissions by 95,000 tons annually. 🔹 Ownership: CWP Europe (owner), Grup Blauer (developer). 🔹 Completion: Mid-2025, aligned with Romania’s climate goals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx86SCdF #SolarEnergy #LONGi #Solarpro #Renewables #Romania #CleanEnergy #PVPlant