New owner of St Fergus operator swoops for UK solar firm
The new owner of St Fergus gas plant operator px Group has swooped in for UK solar and energy storage firm Anesco.
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Chevron invests in Australian solar power technology developer
Chevron announced today that Chevron Technology Ventures has participated in a capital raising round for Melbourne-based solar technology developer RayGen Resources.
South Korea seeks bids for large-scale solar to meet 2030 target
South Korea will launch its largest-ever solar photovoltaic (PV) tender in July when it will offer 2 GW of capacity. An extra 2GW could also be offered later this year.
BP buys 9GW of US solar from 7X Energy for $220m
BP reached an agreement today to purchase 9GW of solar development projects in the US from independent US solar developer 7X Energy for $220 million.
Mainstream chair resigns after African comments
Eddie O’Connor, chairman of Mainstream Renewable Power, has resigned following comments at the Dublin Climate Dialogues.
Woodside eyes large-scale solar plant near Aussie LNG hub
Australia’s Woodside is exploring the supply of 50 MW of solar energy to its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsular as part of its effort to reach net zero emissions.
China’s Sinopec opens first petrol station fully powered by solar panels
China oil giant Sinopec has started operating its first petrol station where solar panels can fully meet its power needs, as the company pushes ahead in its quest to become a renewable powerhouse.
Frazer pursues Lesotho breaches
Lawyers acting for Frazer Solar have begun seeking to confiscate assets held by Lesotho following an arbitration ruling.
Mitsui to build mega solar project in Philippines
Japanese trading house Mitsui has chosen the Philippines for the company’s first mega solar project in Southeast Asia.
Starsight buys into East African opportunity
Solar developer Starsight Energy is expanding from its West Africa roots with a move into East Africa.
Construction begins at Redstone CSP
Saudi’s ACWA Power has begun construction of the Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in South Africa.
BP aiming to marry renewables and farming after securing Italian solar projects
BP has boosted its utility scale solar portfolio in Italy by acquiring three projects with a total installed capacity of 156 megawatt peak (MWp).
UK and Indonesia trade dialogue opens green energy opportunities
The UK and Indonesia have announced the creation of a new joint trade dialogue that will open green energy opportunities for UK companies in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
ACWA signs up $114mn financing for Kom Ombo
ACWA Power has signed a $114 million financing deal for its Kom Ombo solar plant, which will add 200 MW to Egypt’s power sector.
Renewables project pipeline accelerates in Asia Pacific
Renewables now make up 37% of all power generation projects under construction in Asia, representing a 4% increase in share from the previous quarter, according to the latest IHS Markit Renewable Additions Index (RAI) for Asia Pacific. Although coal power projects remain strong despite climate pressure.
SimpliPhi makes minigrid move in Cameroon
West Africa is fertile ground for minigrid developments but companies must co-operate to broaden energy access successfully.
Puma Energy kits out Ghana sites with solar
Puma Energy has equipped 14 of its sites in Ghana with solar power, with total capacity of 422 kWp.
Sasol launches largest ever renewable energy tender
Sasol is seeking suppliers to provide it with renewable energy at its South African operations.
Changing healthcare in Southern Africa with thermal solar
A year in to the COVID-19 pandemic, a consensus is emerging on how best to contain and treat the virus in developed and developing world contexts alike.
Starsight shines light on Nigeria’s commercial demand
Nigerian industry is willing and capable to spend money to secure reliable power sources, with solar becoming one increasingly attractive option.
Chariot expands into green power for mines
Chariot Oil and Gas is diversifying into renewable energy for mines, under a deal to acquire Africa Energy Management Platform (AEMP).
Solar Energy UK announces trio of appointments to top team
Solar Energy UK has announced a trio of new appointments to its board of directors as it prepares for a “new era” for the industry.
Energy transition must be equitable for Africa
Tackling Africa’s energy access problems requires those involved to think of the entire system, rather than focusing simply on renewables.
AfDB to finance north-south transmission line in Angola
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed up to provide $530 million to construct a transmission line in Angola.
Akufo-Addo takes aim at power problems
Ghana expects to complete talks with its independent power producers (IPPs) by the end of 2021, President Nana Akufo-Addo said during his State of the Nation Address (SONA).