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OneShot : A quick view on Global Renewable energy NEWS.

EDF Renewables wins tender for largest PV plant in Israel :

EDF Renewables, a unit of French energy giant EDF, has won the Israeli government’s latest tender to build and operate the country’s largest solar plant, according to a statement by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The 300 MW project will be built near the southern city of Dimona in the Negev desert.

Vena Energy moves ahead with 550 MW of solar in the Philippines :

Singapore’s Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy, the renewables unit of Manila-based Meralco PowerGen Corp., have signed an investment agreement for 550 MW of solar in the Philippines. Construction is due to start later this year.

Unitil Breaks Ground on First Utility-Owned Solar Array in N.H. :

In a historic move aimed at supporting renewable energy projects in New England, Unitil Corporation officially broke ground Tuesday on a new 4.9-megawatt solar array in Kingston, N.H., that will be among the largest in New Hampshire once completed and the first to be owned and operated by a regulated distribution utility company in the state.

State and local officials joined representatives from Unitil and ReVision Energy for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site where the 11,232-panel solar array will be built on vacant land off Towle Road.

6.41 MW Solar Project Under Development by SolarBank in East Bloomfield, New York :

SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) ("SolarBank" or the "Company") announces that it intends to develop a 6.41 MW DC ground-mount solar power project known as the East Bloomfield project (the "Project") on a site located in East Bloomfield, New York. The Project is expected to be eligible for incentives under the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ("NYSERDA") NY-Sun Program.

DMEGC supplies modules for 940-MW Fishery-PV project in East China :

Photovoltaics (PV) manufacturer DMEGC Solar, part of the Hengdian Group, will be equipping a 940-MW project in the Chinese province of Jiangsu that integrates fishery and solar power generation.

Aslan, Calypte Sugi Power to partner on 2-GW solar hub in Indonesia :

Indonesia’s PT Calypte Sugi Power has attracted Singapore’s Aslan Energy Capital as a development partner for a project to build a clean energy hub at home with a solar power production capacity of 2 GW.

Meyer Burger pulls plans for silicon cell manufacturing in US :

The Swiss technology company first announced plans for a cell factory in July 2023. The 2-GW operations in a former Intel semiconductor fabrication plant would support its solar panel assembly facility in Goodyear, Arizona, which officially began production in June. Instead, Meyer Burger said its existing cell production facility in Thalheim, Germany, will remain fully operational and continue to be the company’s core solar cell supplier.

Solar Week Malaysia 2024 Celebrates Innovation and Leadership in the Solar Industry :

Solar Week Malaysia 2024 culminated in a grand awards ceremony held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 16, 2024. This prestigious event highlighted the groundbreaking achievements and innovations within Malaysia’s solar industry, bringing together leading visionaries, decision-makers, and innovators from across the nation. The gathering celebrated the significant contributions these professionals have made to the advancement of Malaysia’s solar market.

Mohammed Al Matari Discusses Naif Falcon’s Pivotal Partnership with LONGi in MENA :

In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, the MENA region stands out as a dynamic market with immense potential. At the forefront of this transformation is Naif Falcon Trading, a key player in the distribution of solar energy solutions. Spearheading their strategic initiatives is Mohammed Al Matari, the General Manager, who brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for sustainable energy. With a strong background in finance and a proven track record of success in the solar sector, Al Matari has been instrumental in driving significant market developments, particularly in collaboration with leading global suppliers like LONGi Solar.

Pakistan’s Rooftop Solar Boom Spurs Energy Policy Debates Amid Record Low Panel Prices, Says Report :

As solar panel prices in Pakistan reach unprecedented lows, the rapid increase in rooftop solar installations has sparked debates over the nation’s energy policies. A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) explores the potential impacts of various policy changes, proposing strategies that could benefit both energy consumers and power distribution companies (DISCOs).