Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Elite Solar, MingYang, AER Soleir, among others.
Elite Solar Opens 5 GW Solar Manufacturing Complex in Egypt
Elite Solar has inaugurated a 5-GW solar manufacturing complex in Egypt, marking a major boost to the country’s renewable energy and clean manufacturing ambitions. The integrated facility will produce key solar components, strengthen local supply chains and reduce reliance on imports while supporting large-scale solar deployment across Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. The project aligns with Egypt’s strategy to become a regional renewable energy and manufacturing hub, leveraging its strategic location, skilled workforce and growing solar market. By localising production, the plant is expected to lower project costs, improve delivery timelines and create significant employment opportunities. The investment also supports global decarbonisation efforts by enabling faster rollout of solar capacity and reinforcing Elite Solar’s position as a competitive player in the international solar manufacturing landscape.
MingYang Unveils Fully Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade Using Chemical Technology
China’s MingYang Smart Energy has introduced a new wind turbine blade that uses advanced chemical recycling technology to enable full recyclability at the end of its life. Unlike conventional composite blades that are difficult to process, the new design allows materials to be separated and recovered through a controlled chemical process, supporting circular economy goals in the wind sector. The innovation addresses a growing industry challenge as large volumes of aging wind blades approach decommissioning globally. By improving recyclability, MingYang aims to reduce landfill waste, lower life cycle environmental impacts, and enhance the sustainability credentials of wind power. The development also strengthens MingYang’s technology leadership and aligns with global efforts to make renewable energy infrastructure cleaner, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible across its entire lifecycle.
AER Soleir Secures Financial Close on 250 MW Battery Storage Project in Italy
Italian renewable energy developer AER Soleir has achieved financial close on a 250 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Italy, marking a major milestone in the country’s grid-scale storage expansion. The project is designed to support grid stability, improve system flexibility, and enable higher integration of renewable energy as Italy accelerates its energy transition. Financing was secured through a structured arrangement involving multiple lenders, reflecting strong investor confidence in large-scale storage assets. Once operational, the battery facility will provide critical balancing services, peak-shaving, and ancillary support to the national grid. The project aligns with Italy’s broader strategy to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support the rapid growth of solar and wind generation across the country.
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