EDP Renewables North America Unveils 200MW Brittlebush Solar Park in Arizona EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), in collaboration with Salt River Project (SRP) and Meta, has proudly announced the inauguration of the 200MW Brittlebush Solar Park near Coolidge, Arizona. This ambitious project underscores SRP’s commitment to responsibly decarbonize its power generation portfolio while delivering affordable and reliable energy to one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The entire capacity of Brittlebush Solar Park will support Meta’s data center in Mesa, Arizona. This project marks the third renewable energy partnership between EDPR NA and Meta, highlighting their shared dedication to sustainability. Meta will also benefit from two additional SRP resources: the 100MW West Line Solar Facility and the 300MW solar-plus-battery Eleven Mile Facility. Together, these projects will enable Meta to achieve its 100% renewable energy and net-zero goals. Beyond its environmental impact, Brittlebush will significantly bolster the local economy. The project promises millions of dollars in payments to local governments throughout its operational lifespan, funding schools, healthcare facilities, fire departments, and other county services. During its construction phase, Brittlebush created over 300 jobs, with more than five permanent positions dedicated to the facility’s operations and maintenance. Sandhya Ganapathy, Chief Executive of EDPR North America, stated, “Arizona’s forward-thinking policies and welcoming business environment for innovative technologies that prioritize sustainability make it a perfect location to generate solar. We’re proud of the partnership with Salt River Project and Meta that has resulted in reducing carbon emissions, local economic benefits, and diversifying Arizona’s energy portfolio. This is something every Arizonan can get behind.” Brittlebush is EDPR NA’s second operational project in Arizona, reinforcing its strong relationships with local land development partners, including Saint Holdings. This collaboration has culminated in a total portfolio of 358MW of solar assets across the state. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #EDPRNA #Meta #SaltRiverProject #BrittlebushSolarPark #ArizonaRenewables #GreenEnergyGoals

Orlen Wind 3 Strikes Major Deal with EDP Renewables Polska to Boost Green Energy Capacity Orlen Wind 3 has signed a preliminary agreement with EDP Renewables Polska to acquire PV projects with a combined capacity of 280MWp, along with a 26MW wind farm, in Poland. This significant transaction, valued at approximately PLN 1.15bn (€0.26bn), marks one of the largest deals in recent years within the Polish renewable energy sector. The wind farm is located in the Province of Łódź, while the solar sites are situated in the Provinces of Zielona Góra and Poznań. This acquisition is set to elevate the Orlen Group’s renewable generation capacity by nearly 30%. Ireneusz Fąfara, Chief Executive and President of the Management Board of Orlen, expressed his enthusiasm: “We promised to accelerate our efforts, and we’re delivering on that promise. This new agreement will add over 300MW to our renewable energy portfolio, which is nearly a third of what we’ve built in renewables over the recent years. But it’s not just about the scale – this deal also makes strong economic sense for us and offers a real chance of enhancing the Orlen Group’s value. Our goal is to be a key player in Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition. That’s why we’re not stopping here, actively looking for further attractive projects on the renewable energy market to seize every business opportunity that comes our way.” The agreement includes the purchase of two solar PV farms: Chotków Solar Farm: Located in the village of Chotków, County of Żagań, Province of Zielona-Góra, this farm spans 45 hectares and features over 61,000 solar panels with a total capacity of 40MWp. Commissioned in January 2024, the farm is designed to minimize environmental impact, allowing free movement of small animals through appropriately raised fencing, without disturbing their natural migration paths. Przykona Solar Farm: Situated on a former lignite strip-mine in the municipality of Przykona, Province of Poznań, this farm currently has a capacity of 200MWp. An expansion project underway will add another 40MWp, scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Once the additional capacity is operational, it will be the largest solar PV farm in Poland, with the Orlen Group as its sole owner. Additionally, the Orlen Group acquires Warta, an onshore wind farm built in May 2023 west of Sieradz, in the Province of Łódź. This wind farm consists of 13 turbines capable of generating 26MW, benefiting from high wind intensity to ensure optimal utilization of the installed capacity. This acquisition underscores Orlen’s commitment to accelerating the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe and solidifying its position as a key player in the renewable energy market. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindEnergy #GreenEnergy #SustainableFuture #OrlenGroup #EDPRenewables #PolandGreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnvironmentalImpact

OX2 Sells 25MW Solar Project in Spain to Greening Group OX2 has successfully sold a 25MW solar project in Spain to Greening Group, marking another significant milestone in the renewable energy sector. This transaction will be officially recorded in the third quarter of 2024.The sale encompasses project rights for five solar farms situated in Cáceres, within the Extremadura region. These solar arrays, boasting a total estimated capacity of 25MW, will be constructed by the Spanish developer Greening Group. OX2 mentioned that this transaction will have a limited financial impact on its accounts, underscoring the strategic importance of the sale rather than immediate financial gain. This deal represents OX2’s second sale to Greening Group in the Spanish market. In late 2023, both parties had agreed on the sale of project rights for solar farms totaling 45MW in the Andalucia region.The continued partnership between OX2 and Greening Group highlights the growing momentum in Spain’s renewable energy sector and the collaborative efforts to boost solar power capacity across the region. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SpainSolar #GreenEnergy #SustainableFuture #OX2 #GreeningGroup #ExtremaduraSolar #EnergyTransition

Exciting Times for UK Renewables: AR6 Auction Now Open for Bids!  The much-anticipated UK renewables Allocation Round 6 (AR6) auction is now live, and bids are officially being accepted from qualifying applicants! National Grid ESO has set the stage for renewable energy developers to submit their sealed bids up until 9 August 2024. With a recent £300m top-up, the total prize purse has soared to an impressive £1.1bn, opening the door for more than 10GW of offshore wind capacity to join the race in Pot 3. This significant boost underscores the UK’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy landscape. In Pot 1, onshore wind and solar power will go head-to-head with a total budget of £185m. It is anticipated that around 2GW-3GW of capacity will emerge victorious from this competitive auction, driving forward the nation’s green energy ambitions. Mark your calendars! The winners of AR6 will be announced in early September. Stay tuned to see which projects will lead the charge in transforming the UK’s energy future. #UKRenewables #GreenEnergy #WindPower #SolarEnergy #AR6Auction #NationalGridESO #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy

Voltalia Joins Forces with ESB to Build Middleton House Solar Farm ESB has announced that Voltalia will be the main engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the development of Middleton House Solar Farm, located northeast of Lanesborough, Ireland. The construction phase of this multi-million euro project is set to kick off in September 2024. Once completed, the solar farm will generate 57MW of clean electricity, enough to power over 15,000 homes. Middleton House Solar Farm will connect to the electricity network via a new 5km cable route along a disused peat rail line, previously used from the late 1950s until a few years ago to transport peat to a carbon-intensive power station. Now, ESB’s solar team is transforming this infrastructure to connect clean energy to the national grid, utilizing the existing connection at the former Lough Ree Power Site. ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy includes a commitment to increase renewable generation more than fivefold to 5000MW, with solar playing a crucial role alongside offshore and onshore wind, battery, and green hydrogen projects. Middleton House Solar Farm is part of ESB’s extensive pipeline of utility-scale solar farms across the midlands, south, and southeast of Ireland. Eoin Naughton, Solar Development Manager at ESB, stated, “Lanesborough has a long and rich history of indigenous electricity generation. This announcement marks not just the commencement of Middleton House Solar Farm but the revitalization of the midlands as a strategic energy hub as part of Ireland’s clean energy future. Solar provides an excellent source of clean, low-cost energy that will help to reduce our dependency on imported fossil fuels and achieve energy independence. We now look forward to working with Voltalia to deliver Middleton House Solar Farm.” Sébastien Clerc, Chief Executive of Voltalia, added, “Voltalia is delighted to have been selected as the EPC service provider for the Middleton House project. After our first collaboration for the Timahoe North project, Voltalia is thrilled to see ESB’s trust confirmed with this additional contract. As a key partner, Voltalia will continue to support ESB’s ambition to reach its ESG objectives by 2040.” Full planning permission has been granted by Longford County Council, and the project was successful in the RESS 2 auction in June 2022. Throughout the development of this project, ESB has committed to working closely with the local communities surrounding the site to ensure successful delivery. Once the Middleton House Solar Farm is operational, a community benefit fund will be available to distribute grants to organizations in the local area. The fund aims to support the wider economic, environmental, social, and cultural well-being of the local community. #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #SustainableFuture #RenewableEnergy #EnergyIndependence #NetZero2040 #IrelandGreenEnergy #ESB #Voltalia #CommunityBenefit

European Energy Secures €33.3M from mBank to Power Two New Solar Farms in Poland  European Energy is set to expand its renewable footprint in Poland with the construction of two new solar farms, thanks to a €33.3 million financing deal secured with mBank. These projects, located in the regions of Pomerania and West Pomerania, will add a significant 70MW of clean energy capacity to the grid, contributing to Poland’s growing renewable energy landscape. The Łobez PV Farm, with a capacity of 16MW, and the larger Dębnica Kaszubska PV Farm, boasting 54.2MW, have already entered the construction phase. Both projects are slated for completion by the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a major milestone in European Energy’s commitment to sustainable energy development. Olga Sypula, European Energy’s Country Manager for Poland, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership: “Having an agreement with mBank allows us to secure these two new solar farms in Poland and will play a crucial role in the renewable energy buildout in Poland.” Upon completion of these projects, European Energy will reach an impressive 200MW of operating renewable energy capacity in Poland, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s transition to green energy. This investment not only underscores European Energy’s dedication to expanding its solar portfolio but also highlights the growing momentum behind Poland’s renewable energy ambitions. #EuropeanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Poland #GreenGrowth #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #SolarFarms #EnergyTransition #EcoInnovation

Ameresco Sunel Energy Kicks Off Construction of Lightsource BP’s 560MW Enipeas Solar Project in Greece Ameresco Sunel Energy has embarked on the ambitious construction of Lightsource BP’s 560MW Enipeas solar project in Greece. This significant venture, co-funded by the European Union through the “NextGenerationEU” fund, spans the regions of Larissa and Fthiotida and is slated for completion within 18 to 24 months.The Enipeas project is divided into two major clusters: Skopia, a 400MW southern cluster, and Kalithea, a 160MW northern cluster. Nearly 970,000 photovoltaic modules will be installed across these clusters. Once operational, the project is expected to generate 0.90TWh of electricity annually, supplying power to approximately 225,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 379kt per year. Ameresco Sunel Energy, a joint venture between solar leader Ameresco and EPC specialist Sunel Group, is at the helm of this groundbreaking project.Lightsource BP, which began operations in the UK in 2010, has grown to develop over 9.5GW of solar projects across 19 markets. Natalia Paraskevopoulou, Lightsource BP’s Head of Country for Greece, expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “The 560MWp Enipeas project contributes substantially to creating a more sustainable future for Greece. It will provide affordable, secure, and cleaner energy, supporting the country’s decarbonisation goals and energy independence. We are excited to partner with Ameresco Sunel Energy SA on Enipeas, one of the largest clean energy projects of its kind in Europe.” She added, “Additionally, the Enipeas project will boost the local economy. The presence of workers and contractors will drive demand for housing, groceries, and other local services, generating additional income for local businesses and entrepreneurs.”Ameresco Sunel Energy has already engaged several local contractors and service providers, including a local civil contractor, community liaison officer, security guards, environmental subcontractors, water supply services, aggregates, and concrete suppliers, as well as a welfare cleaner. The company has also rented accommodations in Skopia village for project personnel and provided tractors to the communities of Skopia and Kallithea.The team plans to further boost local employment by hiring additional workers, security guards, and subcontractors for various construction and infrastructure-related jobs. George Sakellaris, CEO at Ameresco, noted, “Our efforts align with Lightsource BP’s commitment to delivering clean, secure energy while utilizing local talent as much as possible.”This monumental project not only marks a significant step towards a sustainable energy future for Greece but also underscores the powerful impact of collaborative efforts in the renewable energy sector. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Greece #EnipeasProject #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #LocalEconomy #AmerescoSunelEnergy #LightsourceBP #NextGenerationEU #GreenEnergy #Decarbonisation #EnergyIndependence

Masdar and Endesa Forge Landmark 2.5GW Solar Energy Partnership in Spain Masdar has inked a significant agreement with Endesa, a subsidiary of Enel, to jointly own 2,500MW of renewable energy assets in Spain, pending regulatory approvals and other conditions. This landmark deal positions Masdar as a key player in one of Spain’s largest renewable energy transactions. Under the agreement, Masdar will invest €817 million to acquire a 49.99% stake in the projects, bringing the total enterprise value to €1.7 billion. The portfolio includes 48 operational solar plants with a combined capacity of 2GW. In addition, Masdar and Endesa plan to integrate a 0.5GW battery energy storage system (BESS) into these projects, enhancing their efficiency and reliability. This partnership strengthens Masdar’s reputation as a trusted global energy partner for governments, investors, developers, and communities. It also underscores Masdar’s commitment to accelerating the energy transition in Spain and Europe, supporting Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and the EU’s net zero by 2050 targets. Beyond the acquisition, Masdar and Endesa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore further collaboration on renewable energy projects in Spain. This alliance aims to foster innovation and development in the renewable energy sector. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Masdar, remarked, “Building on Masdar’s global expertise and pioneering approach to renewable energy innovation and development, this partnership underscores our commitment to unlocking clean energy capacity in Spain, Europe, and around the world. Supporting the global mandate enshrined in COP28’s UAE Consensus, we aim to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, enabling a just, orderly, and equitable energy transition. Masdar is accelerating its ambitious growth plans as we target 100GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.” Flavio Cattaneo, Chief Executive of Enel Group, added, “We are pleased that Enel, through its subsidiary Endesa, has started this partnership with a major player such as Masdar. Looking ahead, we hope to carry out similar transactions in other geographies.” This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey toward a sustainable future, showcasing the combined efforts of Masdar and Endesa to drive the renewable energy agenda forward. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Masdar #Endesa #Spain #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #BatteryStorage #NetZero #COP28 #GreenFuture