Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Kansai Electric, Star Charge Americas, R.Power, Lazuri Solar, among others.
Kansai Electric Invests in Floating Wind Developer Simply Blue Group
Kansai Electric Power Company has made an investment in Simply Blue Group, a floating offshore wind developer based in Ireland. The partnership aims to accelerate commercial-scale floating wind deployment across Europe and Asia-Pacific, leveraging Kansai’s utility expertise and Simply Blue’s pioneering offshore technology. This investment strengthens Kansai’s global renewable growth strategy and supports its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Together, the companies will focus on innovative mooring systems, digital design tools, and sustainable marine operations to reduce project costs and environmental impact. The collaboration demonstrates a strong customer focus on delivering reliable, low-cost offshore wind energy, driving the next wave of clean power generation and blue economy development worldwide.
Star Charge Americas Secures MSA for 3.2 GWh of Battery Storage Projects in the US
Star Charge Americas has signed a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) to deliver over 3.2 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across multiple US utility and commercial projects. The deal marks a major milestone in the company’s North American expansion strategy, underscoring its role in enabling grid flexibility and renewable integration. The projects will deploy cutting-edge DC-coupled systems, AI-driven monitoring, and high-efficiency liquid-cooled batteries to optimize performance and safety. This agreement represents a multi-hundred-million-dollar investment and supports US decarbonization and energy resilience goals. With a strong customer focus on reliability and scalability, Star Charge aims to provide turnkey clean energy solutions, reinforcing its commitment to innovation-driven growth in the battery storage sector.
R.Power Begins Construction of 55 MWp Lazuri Solar Farm in Romania
R.Power has commenced construction of the 55 MWp Lazuri solar project in Romania’s Satu Mare County, reinforcing its expansion in Central and Eastern Europe’s renewable market. The investment, valued at around EUR 40 million, reflects R.Power’s strategy to scale its European solar portfolio while advancing energy independence and decarbonization goals. The project will integrate high-efficiency bifacial panels and smart inverters to maximize energy yield and grid stability. R.Power plans to deliver the project in 2026, with power sold through long-term PPAs targeting corporate and utility buyers. With a strong focus on technology-driven reliability and sustainable infrastructure, the Lazuri solar plant underscores R.Power’s commitment to innovation, customer value, and regional clean energy transition.
Faheema P