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LUMA Connects New Solar Farm in Salinas

 As part of efforts to accelerate the integration of renewable energy and add additional generation sources to the electric system, LUMA announced the interconnection process of more than 90 megawatts (MW) from the Ciro 1 solar project, developed by Ciro Energy Group in Salinas. 

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R.Power secures its first project financing in Germany

One of the largest independent power producers in Poland and the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, R.Power, has announced it has secured its first-ever project finance financing on the German market, relating to the Klotze solar PV project with a capacity of approximately 20 MW.

Cherry Street Energy Advances Growth Strategy with 16-Site Acquisition 

Cherry Street Energy has announced the acquisition of 16 operating distributed generation projects from Inman Solar, marking a significant milestone in its long-term growth strategy. The deal reinforces Cherry Street’s position as a leading owner and operator of renewable power assets across the US Southeast. 

Ending Scotland’s solar loans was ‘a big mistake’ says Solar Energy Scotland

The Scottish Government faces fresh criticism for axing support for solar power in Scotland, after a new academic study revealed that its solar loan scheme, abandoned in 2023, helped to reduce fuel poverty.

DNV Report Finds Solar and Wind Capacity in MENA Set for Major Growth by 2040

A new analysis by DNV finds that the Middle East is entering a period of rapid renewable power growth, led by very large solar projects and the increasing use of energy storage. 

Companies Partner to Scale Europe’s First Sodium-ion Battery Technology Supply Chain

Altris, a Swedish sodium-ion battery developer, and Draslovka, a global leader in speciality chemicals, have entered a strategic partnership to build Europe’s first industrial-scale sodium-ion cathode value chain. Under the comprehensive agreement that includes a total 19.3 MEUR in-kind investment by Draslovka in Altris, the two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented sodium-ion cathode active material (CAM) at Draslovka’s facility in Kolín, Czech Republic, supplying up to 350 tons of CAM annually.

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