Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 8, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including ‘one of the largest U.S. cleantech equity private placements of 2023 to date.’

Shell Signs PPA for Energy from German Solar Park

The power purchase agreement with asset owner HANSAINVEST Real Assets is for 600 megawatts of capacity, Shell said in a news release.

ET Solar Rebrands As EliTe Solar

This re-branding emphasizes EliTe’s strong position of products in the market.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 1, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including over $1 billion in equity capital raised for a lithium-ion battery recycler and $2 billion more for a planned EV battery plant.

Enlight Co. to Provide Arizona Utility with Solar Power

Enlight Co.’s Clēnera entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Arizona’s largest utility for solar and battery storage services in Flagstaff.

Competitive Power Ventures Raises $370 Million For Renewables Pipeline

Competitive Power Ventures closed $370 million in revolving credit facilities in support of the company’s renewables development pipeline. 

Summit Ridge Energy, HASI to Expand Solar Portfolio

Solar and energy storage developer Summit Ridge Energy and investor HASI plan to build a 250-megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio in Illinois and Maryland, doubling the size of their existing joint venture partnership.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Aug. 25, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the launch of a large solar, storage, EV project at a U.S. airport.

Greenbacker Acquires Three Solar Projects in Colorado

The 12 MWdc acquisition expands Greenbacker’s solar footprint in the state.

Hurry Up and Wait? IRA Puts Transmission, Other Woes in Spotlight

At the end of 2022, more than 2,000 gigawatts of generation and storage were awaiting interconnection across the U.S.—almost double the amount of today’s generation capacity.