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Methane Emissions From Energy Sector Near Record High In 2023, Finds IEA Study

Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 – but substantial policies and regulations announced in recent months, as well as fresh pledges stemming from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, have the potential to put them into decline soon, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). […]

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US FERC Approves 810 MW Offshore Wind Project To Connect Into NYC Grid

Equinor announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the US approved on March 1 the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) executed between the company’s Empire Wind 1 project, New York ISO (NYISO) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York. The announcement marks the first FERC approval for any offshore wind project to connect […]

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SIDBI Secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund For Maiden Climate Project

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its maiden anchored sustainability and climate focussed fund Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF). The development came during the 38th meeting of the GCF Board in Kigali, Rwanda on March 6, reported the news agency PTI. The Green Climate Fund […]

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Equinor Commissions 531 MW Brazil Solar Farm

A Norway-based international energy company Equinor has commenced the operation of the 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil. This has marked a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. Mendubim will annually produce 1.2 TWh of power. Around 60% of the power will be sold on a 20-year USD-denominated power purchase agreement […]

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Neoen Wins 119 MWp Solar Projects In France

France-based renewable energy company NEOEN has announced that it has been awarded 119 MWp of solar projects in the latest call for tenders held by the French government’s Energy Regulation Commission (CRE). With seven projects ranging from 5 to 30 MWp, Neoen ranks second in terms of capacity awarded in this session and remains, with […]

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Primergy Secures PPA With Microsoft For 408 MW Solar Project In Texas

US-based solar and storage project developer Primergy announced that it has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. The company also signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft for the full capacity of the plant. “The successful completion of this financing […]

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Downing Achieves Planning Approval For 50 MW Solar Farm in UK

London-based Downing Renewable Developments, a subsidiary of investment manager Downing, has been awarded planning consent for a 49.9 MW solar farm, part of its 6GW pipeline of development projects across the UK. It has received the go-ahead for the Meerdyke Solar Farm near Marshland St James in Norfolk, which will produce enough renewable energy to […]

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Midsummer Partners With SopraSolar For Solar Roof Product For Low-Load Bearing Roof

Swedish thin film solar panels manufacturer Midsummer has entered into a collaboration with France-based SopraSolar, a subsidiary of Soprema, manufacturers of roofing materials. Soprema’s subsidiary will integrate Midsummer’s thin film solar pane membranes, which opens up a very large market for the new product. According to the media statement, with Midsummer panels, Soprasolar will be […]

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Germany Issues Tender For 5.5 GW Offshore Wind Project

Federal Network Agency of Germany has launched auctions for offshore wind farms comprising a total of 5,500 MW at three centrally pre-investigated sites in the North Sea. The three sites with a combined 5,500 MW of projected generating capacity are situated about 110 km north-west of the island of Borkum, bordering the Netherlands exclusive economic […]

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