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Air Products and Nobian sign hydrogen agreement

Air Products and Nobian sign hydrogen agreement

Aug 27, 2026 | , ,

Nobian and Air Products have entered into a long-term agreement for the offtake of RFNBO-compliant, certified hydrogen produced at Nobian’s facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The hydrogen is generated through a renewable energy-powered chlor-alkali electrolysis plant, which has a production capacity of more than 14,000 tonnes per year. By supplying certified RFNBO hydrogen through existing infrastructure, Air Products will help customers meet the Netherlands’ RED III requirements while strengthening Rotterdam’s position as a hydrogen hub.

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Greenvolt Group secures financing for 1.6 GWh BESS projects in Poland

Greenvolt Group secures financing for 1.6 GWh BESS projects in Poland

Aug 27, 2026 | , ,

Greenvolt Group has secured a financing package from UniCredit comprising €153 million in bridge facilities and a €65 million guarantee facility to support the development of the Ełk and Turośń battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Poland. The projects, developed by Greenvolt Power, have a combined capacity of 400 MW/1.6 GWh, with each project comprising 200 MW/800 MWh of storage capacity.

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Canada announces clean energy and transmission investment

Canada announces clean energy and transmission investment

Aug 27, 2026 | ,

The Canadian prime minister, alongside the premiers of Québec, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and the chief executive officers of Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro have announced a package including up to CAD 10 billion in federal financial support and investments to expand clean electricity generation and transmission in Labrador through upgrades to Churchill Falls, development of the Gull Island hydroelectric project, and enabling infrastructure needed to support critical minerals development in the Labrador Trough.

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Quinbrook selects GE Vernova to supply technology for third stage of Supernode BESS 

Quinbrook selects GE Vernova to supply technology for third stage of Supernode BESS 

Aug 26, 2026 | , ,

Quinbrook has selected GE Vernova to supply technology for the third stage of the Supernode battery storage energy system (BESS) project in Queensland, Australia. GE Vernova will provide the power conversion, control and integration technologies for the third stage of the project. The project’s third stage will add 260 MW/1,216 MWh of four-hour BESS capacity.

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Maine PUC selects Clearway Energy Group to develop 800 MW wind project 

Maine PUC selects Clearway Energy Group to develop 800 MW wind project 

Aug 26, 2026 | , ,

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has selected Clearway Energy Group to develop a wind project in Aroostook county. The wind project will have an installed capacity of 800 MW. Additionally, the commission has selected Avangrid to develop a high-voltage transmission line connecting the project to the New England grid. Furthermore, Maine PUC plans to procure 600 MW of electricity from the project, while the remaining power will be supplied to the other New England states.

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TotalEnergies signs PPA for 367 MW UK offshore wind project 

TotalEnergies signs PPA for 367 MW UK offshore wind project 

Aug 26, 2026 | , ,

TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Offshore Partners Walney (OPW) for electricity generated by the Walney I and II offshore wind farms located in UK. The projects, located in the Irish Sea and operated by Ørsted, have a cumulative installed capacity of 367 MW. Furthermore, OPW owns a 24.8 per cent stake in the project. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will purchase renewable energy guarantees of origin (REGO)-backed electricity from OPW’s share of the project’s generation.

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Indonesia launches first phase of 100 GWp solar programme

Indonesia launches first phase of 100 GWp solar programme

Aug 25, 2026 | , ,

Indonesia has launched 14 solar power projects as the first phase of Indonesia’s 100 GWp solar programme. The projects are  targeted for completion by 2029. The programme involves a total investment of Rp1,140 trillion, while the projects announced in the first phase are estimated to require an investment of Rp135 trillion.  Furthermore, the projects have a combined capacity of 5.3 GW.

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Avantus secures $300 million for Aratina 2 project in California 

Avantus secures $300 million for Aratina 2 project in California 

Aug 24, 2026 | , , ,

Avantus has closed a $300 million tax equity commitment from Truist Bank for the Aratina 2 project located in Kern County, California. The financing supplements more than $525 million in construction financing secured from BBVA, CIBC and Santander in July 2026. The project will provide 150 MW of solar generation and 452 MWh of battery storage to the California grid. 

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Egypt approves 1 GW solar with 600 MWh BESS project

Egypt approves 1 GW solar with 600 MWh BESS project

Aug 21, 2026 | , ,

Egypt has granted a golden licence to Nefer Minya Renewable Energy for a renewable energy project located in West Minya. The project comprises a 1 GW solar power plant with 600 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is being developed by a joint venture between Infinity Power Holding and HAU Energy. Furthermore, the project is expected to require an investment of approximately $750 million.

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Low Carbon secures consent for Beacon Fen energy park in UK

Low Carbon secures consent for Beacon Fen energy park in UK

Aug 21, 2026 | , , ,

Low Carbon has secured development consent for the Beacon Fen energy park located in Lincolnshire, UK. The project will have 400 MW of solar capacity and 600 MW of co-located battery energy storage system (BESS). The project will generate enough clean electricity annually to power around 130,000 UK homes. The project is expected to offset approximately 72,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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PLUS Grid Storage begins construction on 200 MW Australian BESS 

PLUS Grid Storage begins construction on 200 MW Australian BESS 

Aug 20, 2026 | , ,

PLUS Grid Storage, part of the Ausgrid Group, has commenced construction on the Steel River East battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The project has an installed capacity of 200 MW/400 MWh. Commercial operations for the project are expected to begin in late 2027, with SCEE Electrical serving as the delivery partner.

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Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland

Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland

Aug 20, 2026 | , ,

Capital Dynamics has acquired a ready-to-build battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland. The project has secured 170 MW of grid connection capacity. The project will connect to the neighbouring 110 kV Knockanure substation. Capital Dynamics acquired the project from a group of private shareholders. Furthermore, the project will have four-hours storage capacity and has been classified as a long-duration energy storage solution by EirGrid.

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SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm

SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm

Aug 20, 2026 | , , ,

Syrian Electricity Company (SEC), Syria’s state-owned electricity utility, has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Saudi construction company Mohammed A. Al-Harfi, for the development of three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 760 MWp and battery energy storage system (BESS) totalling 1,077 MWh. The three solar parks will be constructed in the Wadiyan al-Rabi area in rural Damascus and will be connected to a 400 kV transmission line.

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Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany

Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany

Aug 19, 2026 | , ,

Tyczka Hydrogen has acquired a hydrogen production, filling and refuelling facility located in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach, Germany. ABO Energy developed, constructed and operated the facility before the acquisition. The facility combines a 5 MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser, trailer filling station and a 350-bar hydrogen refuelling station. The project will add 400-600 tonnes of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO)-certified green hydrogen production capacity annually to Tyczka Hydrogen’s portfolio.

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Gurīn Energy secures licenses for 379 MW solar projects in South Korea 

Gurīn Energy secures licenses for 379 MW solar projects in South Korea 

Aug 19, 2026 | , ,

Gurīn Energy has secured 379 MW of electricity business licences (EBLs) in South Korea. The licenses cover three utility-scale solar projects. The three projects are located in Jindo Island and Goheung-gun within Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City. The projects include 216 MW Jindo Green solar project, 65 MW Jindo Jido-yeomjang solar project and 98 MW Goheung Nuri solar project.

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South Korea plans green hydrogen complex at Saemangeum

South Korea plans green hydrogen complex at Saemangeum

Aug 18, 2026 | , ,

Korea South-East Power (KOEN) and the Saemangeum Development Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a large-scale green hydrogen complex in Saemangeum, South Korea. The proposed project will integrate solar power generation, green hydrogen production and hydrogen-fired power generation in Buan, North Jeolla Province. Furthermore, the project is planned for 1 GW of onshore solar capacity with 320 MW of water electrolysis capacity and 100 MW of hydrogen-only power generation.

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MEAG sells stake in 460 MW wind projects in Texas 

MEAG sells stake in 460 MW wind projects in Texas 

Aug 18, 2026 | , ,

MEAG, on behalf of Munich Re, has completed the sale of its minority stake in two onshore wind farms to Ardian. Both the wind farms are located in Texas, US. The wind farms include the Horse Creek wind project and the Electra wind project. The wind projects have a combined installed capacity of 460 MW. The wind farms have been operational since 2016.

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Econergy secures €229 million for hybrid project in Romania 

Econergy secures €229 million for hybrid project in Romania 

Aug 18, 2026 | , , ,

Econergy has signed financing agreements of approximately €229 million for its Părău 2 hybrid project in Romania. The project combines a 342 MWp solar plant with a 150 MW co-located battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is currently under construction and is expected to commence operations in late 2027 or early 2028. Financing close of the project is expected to be completed by November 2026.

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