Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Heelstone, EnBW, Zelestra, EDP among others.
Heelstone Starts Construction on 206MW US Solar Projects with Data Centre PPAs
Heelstone Renewable Energy has reached financial close and begun construction on two utility-scale solar projects totaling 206MW in the United States. The 104MW Alligator Creek solar project in Georgia and the 102MW Murch solar project in Michigan are backed by long-term corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a hyperscale data centre developer. The projects are supported by non-recourse financing and tax equity, highlighting strong investment and bankability. EPC contractors Pure Power Contractors and Greensol Renewables will lead construction, with operations expected by end-2026. This development strengthens Heelstone’s growth as an independent power producer (IPP), delivering reliable, cost-effective renewable energy while supporting rising clean power demand from data centres and advancing US energy transition goals.
EnBW Commissions 6.22MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Germany
EnBW has commissioned a 6.22MWp solar park with a 6.1MWh battery energy storage system in Öhringen, Germany, advancing hybrid renewable energy deployment. The facility is expected to generate around 7 million kWh annually, powering approximately 2,500 households. The project integrates nearly 10,000 VSun solar modules with battery storage, enabling flexible power dispatch based on grid demand and improving energy efficiency. This highlights growing innovation in solar-plus-storage solutions to address intermittency challenges. Strategically, the project strengthens local energy transition efforts, enhances grid stability, and delivers reliable, clean electricity. EnBW will operate and maintain the site over 30 years, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable energy infrastructure.
Zelestra and EDP Sign Spain’s First Hybrid Solar-Storage PPA
Zelestra and EDP have signed Spain’s first hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) to integrate battery storage with an operational solar plant in Cáceres. The deal will add a 160MWh battery energy storage system to the 50MW Pizarroso solar facility, enhancing performance and flexibility. The project highlights innovation in hybrid renewable energy, enabling optimized energy management, improved grid stability, and better utilisation of solar generation. It also supports Spain’s growing focus on energy storage to complement intermittent renewables. Strategically, the agreement strengthens the partnership between Zelestra and EDP while advancing Spain’s clean energy transition, delivering more reliable, cost-efficient renewable power and accelerating the adoption of solar-plus-storage solutions.
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