Today’s renewable energy news includes updates from Fortescue, Repono, SM Group, among others.
Fortescue Expands Solar and Battery Storage to Decarbonise Mining Operations
Fortescue has started construction of a 690MW Turner River solar farm and a 74MW/650MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia’s Pilbara region as part of its “Real Zero” decarbonisation strategy. The projects will increase Fortescue’s total solar capacity in the region to 1.4GW and support the company’s target to eliminate fossil fuel use across its terrestrial iron ore operations by 2030. The investment strengthens the Pilbara Green Grid, an integrated renewable energy ecosystem designed to power mining, rail, and processing operations with clean electricity. The Cloudbreak BESS will provide eight hours of storage capacity using 124 battery units integrated with the 190MW Cloudbreak solar farm. Fortescue highlighted innovation in large-scale off-grid renewable infrastructure, AI-enabled grid stabilisation, and electrified mining equipment. The customer-focused initiative will improve energy reliability, reduce emissions, support sustainable mining operations, and accelerate Australia’s transition toward low-carbon industrial infrastructure
Repono Signs Optimisation Deal for 202MW Romanian Battery Project
Repono has signed a commercialisation and optimisation agreement for its flagship 202MW/404MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Argeș County, Romania. The project, one of the largest standalone battery facilities in Southeast Europe, will be commercially managed by Gunvor Group, while enspired GmbH will optimise revenues across power and ancillary service markets. The investment highlights innovation in large-scale battery optimisation, flexible grid balancing, and advanced energy trading strategies designed to maximise revenue streams and improve renewable energy integration. The project is scheduled for commissioning in Q2 2027 and will support Romania’s rapidly growing renewable energy market. Repono stated that increasing renewable generation, market volatility, and grid flexibility requirements are driving strong demand for utility-scale storage infrastructure. The customer-focused initiative will strengthen energy reliability, support decarbonisation goals, and enhance sustainable power system stability across Romania and Southeast Europe.
SM Group Raises Renewable Energy Usage to 31 Percent Across Operations in 2025
SM Investments Corporation announced that renewable energy accounted for 31 percent of electricity sourcing across the SM Group in 2025, reflecting the company’s accelerating sustainability and decarbonization strategy. The group expanded renewable energy adoption across its integrated developments, retail operations, logistics facilities, and banking businesses. SM Prime Holdings installed more than 200,000 solar panels across 69 properties to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Alfamart also deployed solar infrastructure at its Saraiya Distribution Center in Quezon Province. Meanwhile, BDO Unibank funded PHP1.21 trillion in sustainable projects, including 71 renewable energy developments worth PHP177 billion. China Banking Corporation provided PHP72 billion for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy access initiatives.
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