Venezuela Must Advance Renewable Developments, Official Says

OPEC member Venezuela has benefited economically over the last century, mainly from producing oil, but as the race to net zero emissions picks up speed, the Caribbean country must now advance natural gas-related and renewable developments such as wind, solar and bioenergy.

Hexa Renewables to Develop 1 GW of Hybrid Solar Projects

I Squared Capital’s Hexa Renewables signed an MOU to develop up to one gigawatt of hybrid solar photovolatric projects in Malaysia.

Altus Power Adds Massachusetts Solar System, Battery Storage

Altus said the solar power will deliver electricity to a regional supermarket and Community Solar customers via a long-term agreement.

Canada's Heliene Plans New US Solar Panel and Cell Factory

Solar panel maker Heliene is the latest to commit to new solar production in the U.S. since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 21, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Equinor’s acquisition of Denham Capital-backed Rio Energy.

EDP Renewables Subsidiary, Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Sign 21-year Power Purchase Agreement

The two subsidiaries, EDP Renewables North America Distributed Generation and Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico, are collaborating via a power purchase agreement for the installation of a 2-MW solar system to power Lufthansa’s Aguadilla facility.

Altus Power Acquires 4.4 MW Solar Portfolio from Apollo

The portfolio includes rooftop, carport and ground-mounted solar arrays, Altus Power says.

Black Stone Minerals Eyes Solar Development on Upstream Acreage

Black Stone Minerals and renewables developer Longroad Energy are exploring opportunities to develop solar projects on acreage where Black Stone owns mineral and royalty interests.

Energix to Power 7-GW Portfolio with First Solar’s PV Modules

Energix Renewables is buying 5GWdc of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules from First Solar, to be delivered between 2026 and 2030.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 14, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including growing clean energy investments.