Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Masdar, Octopus, Doral Energizes, Casa dos Ventos, R-Power, and others.
Masdar and Octopus Partner on Clean Energy Projects in the UK and Africa
Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy developer Masdar and UK investment firm Octopus Energy have announced a strategic partnership to develop clean energy initiatives across the UK and Africa, marking a major investment push in international renewable markets. The collaboration focuses on utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects to accelerate the transition to low-carbon power. With a strong customer focus, the partnership aims to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to households, businesses, and grid operators. The projects will leverage innovative technologies, including advanced photovoltaic systems, next-generation wind turbines, and digital energy management platforms to optimise performance and efficiency. Key benefits include reduced carbon emissions, enhanced energy security, cost-effective clean power, and economic growth in local communities, reinforcing Masdar and Octopus’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and global decarbonisation goals.
Doral Energizes 48-MW Great Bend Solar Plant in Ohio
US renewable developer Doral Energy has officially powered up its 48-MW Great Bend solar project in Ohio, marking a significant investment in clean energy infrastructure in the Midwest. The facility is designed with a strong customer focus, supplying reliable, low-cost electricity to local utilities and supporting grid stability. The project deploys innovative photovoltaic technology and advanced monitoring systems to maximise energy output and operational efficiency. Key benefits include reduced carbon emissions, enhanced regional energy security, long-term cost savings for consumers, and support for Ohio’s renewable energy targets. The Great Bend plant reinforces Doral’s commitment to expanding utility-scale solar capacity in the United States, contributing to the broader clean energy transition and helping communities access sustainable and affordable power.
Casa dos Ventos Commissions 100-MW Solar Complex in Bahia, Brazil
Brazilian renewable developer Casa dos Ventos has officially commissioned its 100-MW solar power complex in Bahia, marking a major investment in the country’s clean energy expansion. The facility is designed with a strong customer focus, delivering reliable, low-cost electricity to local utilities, businesses, and communities while supporting grid stability. The project employs innovative photovoltaic technology, advanced plant design, and digital monitoring systems to optimise energy output and efficiency. Key benefits include reduced carbon emissions, enhanced energy security, long-term cost savings for consumers, and support for Brazil’s renewable energy and decarbonisation targets. The Bahia complex reinforces Casa dos Ventos’ role in advancing utility-scale solar deployment in Brazil, contributing to the nation’s energy transition and sustainable development goals.
R-Power Partners with Axpo to Optimise 150-MW/300-MWh Battery Storage Project in Poland
Polish renewable energy developer R-Power has partnered with Swiss energy company Axpo to optimise its 150-MW/300-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland, marking a strategic investment in grid flexibility and renewable integration. The project is designed with a strong customer focus, providing utilities, industrial clients, and the wider electricity market with fast-response balancing, peak-shaving, and frequency regulation services. The BESS leverages innovative lithium-ion storage technology, advanced control systems, and predictive analytics to maximise efficiency and operational performance. Key benefits include enhanced grid stability, improved energy security, reduced curtailment of renewable generation, lower system costs, and support for Poland’s clean energy transition. The collaboration reinforces the role of utility-scale battery storage in enabling reliable, low-carbon power across Central and Eastern Europe.
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