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17 Feb 26 |
UK: Arenko expands RWE collaboration through three new UK solar-plus-storage sites Arenko, the enterprise-grade technology partner for complex BESS and renewables portfolios, has expanded its commercial collaboration with RWE, rolling out its software to support optimisation of three additional co-located solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, totalling 150MW, in the UK. |
17 Feb 26 |
UK: Lightsource bp awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) for Hett Moor Solar Farm in the UK Lightsource bp has been awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) for Hett Moor Solar Farm in the UK Government’s latest renewables auction, AR7. Securing this contract means Lightsource bp will deliver stable, low-cost, home-grown renewable energy to the national grid under a long-term, government-backed contract. |
17 Feb 26 |
US: Octopus Energy Generation invests $1bn in cutting-edge Californian clean tech to boost UK growth Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s leading investors in renewable energy, is injecting nearly $1 billion in California’s next-gen tech scene – deepening its foothold in one of the world’s most advanced clean energy markets. |
17 Feb 26 |
Italy: MET Group completes second solar park in Italy Swiss-based energy company MET Group has successfully commissioned its Caltignaga solar power plant in Italy. The Agri-PV solar project has an installed capacity of 10 MWp and an expected annual generation of 15 GWh, producing enough electricity to power around 6,000 Italian households each year. |
17 Feb 26 |
Romania: EBRD finances €34 million for major solar projects in Romania The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which has been instrumental in supporting Romania's renewable energy ambitions, is providing a senior secured loan of up to €34 million to Solar World SRL, RB Solar Energy SRL and Energie Soleil SRL for the development, construction and operation of two solar power plants in the southern part of Romania. |
16 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Lyra Energy secures private sector offtake for a 255 MW solar power plant Scatec’s joint venture renewable energy platform in South Africa, Lyra Energy (Lyra), has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with three top tier commercial and industrial offtakers for a large portion of a 255 MW solar power plant (Thakadu). |
16 Feb 26 |
Tanzania: Helium One Global announces Southern Rukwa Project update Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, has provided an update on the southern Rukwa Helium Project. |
16 Feb 26 |
UK: Carbon Capture: Creating jobs, skills and growth across the UK As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week, the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) sector is showcasing how apprenticeships are vital to delivering a critical industry, creating local jobs and boosting economic growth. |
16 Feb 26 |
Romania: OMV Petrom starts a photovoltaic project at Petrobrazi refinery OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, will build a photovoltaic park at the Petrobrazi refinery. With an installed capacity of around 7 MW, the park will supply renewable power for the refinery’s own consumption. |
16 Feb 26 |
UK: OnPath Energy secures Contract for Difference for landmark East Ayrshire wind farm Leading renewables developer OnPath Energy is moving forward with plans for a new onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire after being awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the UK government’s latest allocation round. |
