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RWE Clean Energy Signs Multiple PPAs to Power 70,000 Homes in Virginia, United States

(IN BRIEF) RWE Clean Energy has signed eight long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Dominion Energy Virginia for seven solar projects, totaling over 300 MW of capacity. The solar energy generated from these projects will power more than 70,000 homes … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Vodafone Sign Clean Energy Agreements to Advance Net-Zero Journey

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Vodafone have signed new clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The agreements will see Iberdrola provide Vodafone with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean solar energy annually, supporting Vodafone’s net-zero goals and … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

TotalEnergies and Petronas' Gentari Renewables to Drive Renewable Energy Transition in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables have announced a strategic collaboration to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership aims to leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise in renewable energy and Petronas’ clean energy solutions to drive the … Read the full press release

Global Solar Leader, Lightsource bp, Launches New Madrid Headquarters to Drive Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar energy projects, has opened its new headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The company has experienced significant growth in just four years and has established itself as a leader in the Spanish renewable … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Tree Energy Solutions Collaborate on Large-Scale e-NG Production Unit in the United States

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Tree Energy Solutions (TES) have formed a partnership to develop a large-scale production unit for e-natural gas (e-NG) in the United States. The project aims to produce 100,000 to 200,000 metric tons of e-NG per year … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Growing Green Ambitions: Expands Renewable Energy Holdings and Achieves Strong Q1 Performance

(IN BRIEF) RWE, the European energy company, is rapidly implementing its Growing Green strategy with substantial investments in the first quarter of 2023. The company added 4.9 GW to its green portfolio, spending €8.0 billion on acquisitions, including the Con … Read the full press release

Ørsted Strengthens Presence in Ireland with Acquisition of Garrenleen Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading sustainable energy company, has acquired the 160 MW Garrenleen solar project from renewable energy developer Terra Solar. This is Ørsted’s second solar project in Ireland and reinforces its commitment to reaching 17.5 GW of onshore … Read the full press release

Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC secures EUR 350 million financing package from the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at financing solar and wind projects in France

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 7-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has announced it will support solar and wind projects in France by providing EUR 350 million financing package to Caisse d’Epargne … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies boasts 500 MW of onsite B2B distributed solar capacity worldwide, expects to reach 1 gigawatt by 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 25-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, has announced a new milestone in its … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel selected by Shell plc to handle the logistics and module transportation for its hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project in the Netherlands

Kuehne+Nagel’s Project Logistics entity launches tailored solutions for customers in the renewable energy industry Shell aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste Kuehne+Nagel is committed to further accelerate the energy transition globally (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel sélectionné par Shell plc pour gérer la logistique et le transport de modules pour son projet de biocarburants d’esters et d’acides gras hydrotraités (HEFA) aux Pays-Bas

L’entité Project Logistics de Kuehne+Nagel lance des solutions sur mesure pour les clients du secteur des énergies renouvelables Shell vise à produire du carburant d’aviation durable (SAF) et du diesel renouvelable à partir de déchets Kuehne+Nagel s’engage à accélérer encore … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies expands further its presence in the U.S. renewable energy market with a new acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, France/ AUSTIN, TX, United States, 27-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced a new acquisition in the United States. The company has added more than 4 GW of utility-scale … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies baut seine Präsenz auf dem US-amerikanischen Markt für erneuerbare Energien mit einer neuen Akquisition weiter aus

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, France/ AUSTIN, TX, United States, 27-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced a new acquisition in the United States. The company has added more than 4 GW of utility-scale solar … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Asia’s leading integrated energy company ENEOS to develop 2 GW of decentralized solar capacity across Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ TOKYO, 13-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the establishment of a new 50/50 Joint Venture with ENEOS, a leading integrated energy company in Asia, for the development of … Read the full press release

DNV to provide insights on Energy Transition and Floating Offshore Wind at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced its participation at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao where more than 8,000 delegates and 300 speakers are expected to gather on … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies takes over the B2B solar business of SunPower

Enabling TotalEnergies to expand reach in the U.S. B2B solar distributed generation; SunPower to focus and accelerate growth in residential solar services (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS / SAN JOSE, CA, United States, 10-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA/NYSE:TTE), one of the … Read the full press release

Vattenfall sells 32 turbines in the largest Dutch onshore wind farm to a.s.r., a major Dutch insurance group

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 27-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Gov-owned multinational power company, has announced the sale of 32 turbines in the largest Dutch onshore wind farm Prinses Ariane in Wieringermeer to a.s.r., a Utrecht based insurance group. The … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to deliver decarbonized electricity to Prony Resources via 25-year renewable PPA

(PRESS RELEASE) NOUMEA, New Caledonia, 20-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced a partnership with Prony Resources New Caledonia, major supplier of nickel and cobalt used in the batteries of the … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies signs multiple agreements with Libyan Government for the sustainable development of the country’s natural resources

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the signature of several agreements with the Libyan authorities for the sustainable development of the country’s natural resources during the Libya … Read the full press release

The Vattenfall Solar Team made it to the third place in a tough Sahara Desert race

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Gov-owned multinational power company, has announced that the Vattenfall Solar Team took the third place in the Solar Challenge Morocco, a tough race through the Sahara Desert with camels and … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp enters Polish solar market through 757MWp co-development deal

If fully-developed the projects would create a total investment of €500 million. (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy announces that it has secured its first projects … Read the full press release

Winners of the 2020 Eni Award: David T. Allen; Chintamani Nages Ramachandra Rao; Jürgen Caro and Jörg Kärger

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that The Eni Award ceremony took place today at the Palazzo del Quirinale in … Read the full press release

Zero-emissions logistics: TotalEnergies to solarize eight sites of DHL in Dubai

TotalEnergies will solarize eight of DHL’s sites in Dubai to cover the equivalent of over 46,000m² of photovoltaic panels. As part of their strategic cooperation agreement, a solar energy project is launched Over 14,000 MWh of electricity will be produced … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power España to supply 270 GWh/year renewable power to Johnson & Johnson

Enel Green Power España, has signed a 10-year Pan-European Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Johnson & Johnson for the supply of 270 GWh/year of renewable power, starting in January 2023 The power supply will be produced by a hybrid … Read the full press release

Citycon: The new urban centre Lippulaiva will be carbon neutral in terms of energy consumption from the opening day

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Citycon, a leading owner, developer and manager of multipurpose urban centres, has announced that the new urban centre Lippulaiva, that is currently under construction in Espoonlahti, is a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp to co-develop solar projects in Portugal with local company INSUN

1.35GW of local solar projects identified through co-development partnership The investment will be deployed over six years Over 3000 green jobs could be created in the regions of Moura, Castelo Branco, Mogadouro Chamusca and Viseu (PRESS RELEASE) LISBON, 28-May-2021 — … Read the full press release

Allianz releases Sustainability Report 2020, new climate strategy and targets

High customer satisfaction, most attractive employer in the insurance industry and more female managers  Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from business operations   Expansion of guidelines for carbon-based business models in property and casualty insurance and proprietary investments from 2023 … Read the full press release

Orange signs 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENGIE

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational telecommunications corporation Orange announces the signing of a 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENGIE, the leading developer of solar and wind power in France, to deliver a global renewable … Read the full press release

DNV GL reviewed 216 MW solar energy assets in Spain for Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 9-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has announced it performed a technical due diligence on an operational portfolio of 73 photovoltaic assets in Spain with a … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa sets new milestone on its way to net-zero emission by 2050

Driven by this achievement, Siemens Gamesa doubles its CO2 savings within just one year to 80,000t CO2 annually The company meets its target five years ahead of its original schedule and advances in its roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by … Read the full press release

DNV GL’s GreenPowerMonitor ranked #1 in Wood Mackenzie’s “Global solar PV monitoring update 2020”

#1 position among global independent software vendors (PRESS RELEASE) ARNHEM, 7-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has announced its GreenPowerMonitor (GPM) has been ranked #1, with 34 GW of … Read the full press release

Skanska sells Solna United office building to a fund managed by DWS for more than 300 million euros

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska announces divestiture of an office building in Solna, Sweden for about SEK 3.3 billion (more than 300 million euros). Solna United, located next to Solna station in Arenastaden, was acquired by a … Read the full press release

Caisse des Dépôts’ Banque des Territoires buys 50 per cent equity stake in Total Quadran portfolio of solar and wind energy for EUR 150 million

Caisse des Dépôts' Banque des Territoires buys 50 per cent equity stake in Total Quadran for EUR 150 million

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 29-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading energy player Total has just announced that Banque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts) will acquire a 50% equity stake in Total Quadran’s portfolio of solar and wind energy assets in France for … Read the full press release

Eni continues its support for fusion, solar, carbon capture research in collaboration with MIT

The collaboration between MIT and Eni on low-carbon energy research and technologies renewed (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 18-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s tenure as a Founding Member of the MITEI has just been extended through 2023. It is a joint collaboration … Read the full press release

Loan Agreement signed by Legion Finance Trade Limited and Triskata International for Installation of 680MW of Power Plant

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 6-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Legion Finance Trade Limited Group signed a loan agreement in the aggregate amount of up to 897 million Euro on the 5th of May with Triskata International, a company incorporated in the … Read the full press release

ENGIE’s Rassembleurs d’Energies fund invested in 2 companies specialized in clean cooking and last mile distribution of solar appliances in rural India

(PRESS RELEASE) La Défense, France, 11-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — During the last quarter 2018, ENGIE’s Rassembleurs d’Energies fund invested in 2 companies specialized respectively in clean cooking worldwide and in last mile distribution of solar appliances in rural India. Anne Chassagnette, … Read the full press release

Fortum invites organisations to take part in the “Hack the Solar” hackathon on 21–23 October

ESPOO, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum invites start-ups, software developers and service designers to apply to take part in the “Hack the Solar” hackathon on 21–23 October. The event will bring together the brightest minds to improve the solar panel purchasing … Read the full press release

St Andrews: important step forward in electricity storage from intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar

ST ANDREWS, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — St Andrews researchers have made an important step forward in the quest to store electricity from intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. Energy conversion technology holds the key to storing energy on large … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland recognised by the Swiss Cantonal Fire Insurance Association VKF for the execution of hail tests according to various test methods

COLOGNE, 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As the first test center in Germany the Cologne Solar Energy Assessment Center of TÜV Rheinland received recognition by the Swiss Cantonal Fire Insurance Association VKF for the execution of hail tests according to various … Read the full press release

European Network of Transmission System Operators: some 35,000 MW of solar energy will gradually fade from Europe’s electrical system during the solar eclipse on 20 March 2015

BRUSSELS, 25-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — European transmission system operators (TSOs) have been preparing for the 20 March solar eclipse for several months. Due to the amount of solar generation involved, it was necessary to evaluate and mitigate the risk, with … Read the full press release