Renewable Energy
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Latest Renewables Stories
BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
BlackRock's Atlas has decided to freeze $1 billion in investments intended for renewable energy projects in Brazil. This decision impacts the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
Hawaii Renewables commissions renewable fuels plant at Kapolei refinery
Hawaii Renewables has commissioned a renewable fuels plant at Par Pacific's Kapolei refinery, capable of producing 61 million gallons per year. The plant will produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, with flexible output based on market conditions. The refinery will undergo planned maintenance soon, during which the new unit will be offline.
Regulatory changes enable renewables to stabilize voltage post-blackout
Regulatory changes in Spain will allow wind and solar energy to assist in stabilizing voltage following last year's blackout. Previously, high penetration of renewables was blamed for the incident, but industry leaders now advocate for further improvements in the system.
KPI Green Energy plans $1 billion renewables trust launch by 2028
KPI Green Energy aims to raise up to $1 billion for a renewable infrastructure investment trust, expected to launch by the end of the 2027/2028 financial year. The trust will back 1.5 to 2 GW of operational solar, wind, and hybrid projects. India's ambitious renewable energy targets include nearly quadrupling solar capacity and tripling wind assets within ten years.
REV Power Solutions consolidates operations to enhance efficiency in HPC and renewables
REV Power Solutions has consolidated its North American operations in Alberta and Texas, achieving improved performance and efficiency. The company has expanded its workforce to 170 employees and moved into a new 90,000-square-foot facility in Calgary. REV aims to serve emerging markets, including high-performance computing and renewables, while maintaining its traditional energy sector client base.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Ørsted as a key re-leveraging trade in renewables
Morgan Stanley has upgraded Ørsted, highlighting it as one of the few remaining re-leveraging trades in the renewable energy sector. This move reflects confidence in Ørsted's ability to navigate current market conditions and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Utilities shift from coal to gas while renewables gain cost advantage
Utilities are transitioning from coal to gas due to cost and efficiency advantages. Currently, 116,000 MW of new gas plants are under construction, while no new coal plants are planned. Renewables are emerging as the lowest cost producers, with solar and wind technologies showing significant economic advantages over gas and coal.
Oman awards first 24/7 solar project to state renewables firm O-Green
Oman has awarded its first round-the-clock renewable energy project, a 2.7GW capacity plant, to the newly created state firm O-Green. The project will provide approximately 770MW of continuous energy and aims to increase renewable energy generation to 30% of the national total by 2030. The Power Purchase Agreement was signed by Nama Power and Water Procurement on May 17.
Greenvolt Power and Bedrock Renewables acquire 116 MW wind projects in Iowa
Greenvolt Power and Bedrock Renewables have acquired three operational wind projects in Iowa, totaling 116 MW of installed capacity. The projects include Top of Iowa Wind (80 MW), Crosswind (21 MW), and Hardin Hilltop Wind (15 MW). This acquisition aims to enhance their U.S. presence and supports future repowering efforts to improve efficiency and extend operational life.
Sunraycer Renewables secures $901 million for solar and battery projects in Texas
Sunraycer Renewables closed a $901 million project financing facility to construct and operate three solar and battery storage projects in Texas, totaling 479.5 MWac of solar generation and 236.5 MWac of battery storage. The projects, Eagle Springs, Lupinus 1, and Lupinus 2, are expected to support the growing electricity demand in the ERCOT grid. Construction began in late 2025, with Eagle Springs expected to commence operations later this year.
Matrix Renewables and SOLV Energy begin construction on 457MWdc Tormes Solar Project in Texas
Matrix Renewables and SOLV Energy have commenced construction on the 457MWdc Tormes Solar Project in Navarro County, Texas. The project represents an investment of over $750 million and is expected to create approximately 450 jobs during construction. Once operational, it will contribute clean power to the Texas grid and generate long-term tax revenue.
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