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MN8 Energy commissions 260 MW solar projects in US

MN8 Energy has commissioned two utility-scale solar projects totaling 260 MWac of capacity. These projects have long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft. The projects include the 120 MW Long Point solar project in Texas and the 140 MW American Beech project in North Carolina. The Long Point project supplies renewable power to ERCOT’s Houston load zone, while American Beech supplies renewable power into the PJM market.

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Grenergy inaugrates 3.5 GWh Elena BESS in Chile

Grenergy has inaugurated the 3.5 GWh Elena battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Chile. The project currently includes 624 battery containers and 6,240 batteries, with plans to expand capacity to 7 GWh by 2028. The project forms part of the Oasis de Atacama platform, which combines 2.5 GW of solar capacity with 14.1 GWh of storage. Across the OASIS platforms, the company’s pipeline totals 5 GW of solar and 22 GWh of storage.

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Revolve to acquire 125 MW solar power projects in US 

Revolve Renewable Power has signed agreements to acquire three utility-scale solar development-stage projects totaling 125 MW across Illinois (30 MW), New Mexico (56 MW), and Wisconsin (39 MW). The acquisition, expected to close in June 2026, will be completed through the company’s wholly owned US subsidiary. The deal structure includes a development fee of $0.02/W at construction notice and deferred consideration tied to project value realization.

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Qualitas Energy acquires 164 MWp solar PV project in US

Qualitas Energy has acquired a 164 MWp solar PV project in Illinois, US. The project, purchased from Bechtel Enterprises, is located within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) electricity market. The project is expected to reach notice to proceed in the second quarter of 2028, with commercial operations commencing in the third quarter of 2029. The project has secured 100 per cent site control and other permits.

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Vesper Energy closes financing for 201 MW solar project in Texas

Vesper Energy has closed $236 million in financing for the Nazareth Solar project. The project has an installed capacity of 201 MW and is located in Swisher County, Texas. The financing package includes a construction-to-term loan and a letter of credit facility, provided by MUFG, Associated Bank, Bayern LB, and Development Bank of Japan. The project construction is scheduled to commence in June 2026, with commercial operations targeted for Fall 2027.

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EDF Power Solutions signs PPA for 300 MW solar project in California

EDF Power Solutions North America has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Southern California Public Power Authority for the Utah Solar 1 Energy project in California. The project will deliver power to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power from a 300 MWac solar facility in Millard County, Utah. Commercial operations for the project are expected to commence in mid-2027.

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LG Energy Solution Vertech and DTE Energy sign 6 GWh BESS deal in Michigan

LG Energy Solution Vertech has signed a supply agreement with DTE Energy to deploy battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Michigan. The partnership will support eight projects over the next two years, delivering a total of 1.5 GW/6 GWh of storage capacity. Battery cells will be sourced from LG Energy Solution’s manufacturing facilities in Michigan, as well as other locations in the US and Canada for the project. 

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Enlight signs 200 MW solar PPA with Google in Oklahoma

Enlight Renewable Energy has signed a 15-year physical power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for solar energy supply in Oklahoma. The agreement will deliver 200 MWac of solar power from the Solstice solar project to the Southwest Power Pool market. The renewable energy generated from Solstice will support Google’s regional data center operations.

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EDF and partners sign 200 MW wind power PPA in Ontario

EDF Power Solutions North America, Red Rock Indian Band, and Fort William First Nation have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for the 200 MW Northern Breeze Energy wind project, located near Thunder Bay. The project is owned 50 per cent by EDF Power Solutions, 25 per cent each by Red Rock Indian Brand and Fort William First Nation. 

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Spearmint Energy secures financing for 600 MWh BESS project in Texas

Spearmint Energy has secured approximately $450 million in financing for the 300 MW/600 MWh Red Egret battery energy storage (BESS) project located in Texas City, Texas. The project includes a $225 million construction facility led by First Citizens Bank and Investec. The financing package also features $96 million in preferred equity from Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, backed by TIAA. 

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Grenergy inks hybrid PPA with Georgia Power in US

Grenergy has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Georgia Power in US for the supply of renewable energy and associated renewable attributes under the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 programme. The agreement covers the entire output from the Beaver Creek hybrid project, which is estimated to generate approximately 400 GWh of energy annually.

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Avangrid and PSE ink PPA for 199.5 MW wind project in US

Avangrid has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the Big Horn I wind project located in Klickitat County, Washington. The project will have a nameplate capacity of 199.5 MW, enough to supply electricity to around 70,000 homes annually. The project, developed by Avangrid in 2006, is expected to commence commercial operations in 2028 following its redevelopment.

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Enel to acquire 270 MW solar plants in US

Enel S.p.A., through its subsidiaryEnel Green Power North America, has signed an agreement with a US utility to acquire a portfolio of seven operational solar PV plants with a combined capacity of about 270 MW. The agreement has an enterprise value of approximately $140 million. The acquisition will be financed through cash flows generated from current operations. The portfolio is expected to generate approximately 0.4 TWh of electricity annually.

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EVREC files EIS for green hydrogen and ammonia project in Canada

Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) has filed the environmental impact statement (EIS) for its wind-to-green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland, Canada. EVREC is a joint venture between Abraxas Power and EDF power solutions which are jointly developing the project. The EIS will assess the potential environmental impacts associated with all stages of the project, including construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning.

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Sunraycer secures $901 million for Texas solar and BESS projects

Sunraycer Renewables has secured a $901 million project financing facility from MUFG Bank Limited., Ally Bank, Nomura Securities International, Inc., Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, and Societe Generale. It will support the construction and operation of three solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Texas, aggregating 479.5 MWac of solar generation capacity and 236.5 MWac of two-hour BESS.

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Mainstream achieves commercial operations for Ckhúri wind farm in Chile

Mainstream Renewable Power has announced that it has received commercial operations date (COD) certification for the Ckhúri Wind Farm from the National Electricity Coordinator. The project is located in Calama in the Antofagasta Region, Chile. The project has an installed capacity of 109.2 MW and comprises 26 Vestas turbines. Furthermore, the project is expected to supply clean energy sufficient to power approximately 166,000 Chilean homes.

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OCI Energy and Arava Power sign agreement for 670 MWdc Texas solar project  

OCI Energy andArava Power have signed a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) for the 670 MWdc La Salle Solar project. The project is located in La Salle County, Texas. Under the agreement, Arava Power will acquire a 50 per cent stake in the project, with both companies jointly financing, constructing, owning, and operating the plant. The agreement marks the third collaboration between the two companies in the Texas renewable energy market.

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