Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from PVFARM, Recurrent Energy, WovenEarth Ventures, among others.
PVFARM Launches RE STACK for Utility-Scale Battery Storage Design
PVFARM has launched RE STACK, a new platform designed to streamline early-stage design and layout planning for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The platform enables developers, engineers and EPC contractors to configure battery containers, power conversion systems (PCS), transformers, auxiliary equipment and spacing requirements based on manufacturer specifications. RE STACK can automatically generate and compare BESS layouts, explore road configurations and evaluate medium-voltage collection topologies before detailed engineering begins. More than 80 companies participated in beta testing, while 45 organisations enrolled within the first month of the beta programme. Maksim Markevich, CTO of PVFARM, said the platform allows engineering teams to evaluate more possibilities before committing to detailed design, helping improve decision-making and reduce redesign. RE STACK also supports KMZ and DXF imports, DXF exports and PDF project summaries.
Recurrent Energy Powers Up 150 MW Carwarp Energy Park Under Microsoft PPA
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has achieved commercial operation at the 150 MWac Carwarp Energy Park near Mildura, Victoria, Australia, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The facility uses approximately 243,000 Canadian Solar TOPCon modules and is expected to generate around 405 GWh of renewable electricity annually, enough to power approximately 65,000 Australian households. The project is expected to avoid approximately 227,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year and support around 300 construction jobs. Carwarp is connected to the National Electricity Market through Victoria’s 220 kV transmission network and has approvals for a 120 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) to enhance grid flexibility. Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said the project reached commercial operation ahead of schedule, while Liz Fitch, Microsoft’s Head of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Australia and New Zealand, highlighted its contribution to Australia’s clean-energy transition.
WovenEarth Ventures Closes $155 Million Cleantech Fund II
WovenEarth Ventures has closed its second fund at $155 million, increasing total assets under management beyond $330 million. WovenEarth Fund II reached final close on May 29, 2026, and targets early-stage cleantech businesses across energy, industry and resilience. The vehicle will provide exposure to more than 250 companies through selected US funds and direct co-investments. Roughly one-third of investable capital is reserved for co-investments. Fund II has committed to seven funds and completed 20 co-investments spanning geothermal energy, battery storage, critical minerals, robotics and orchestration software. Returning investors include Pennsylvania State University, Glenmede, Mortenson Family Foundation and M.A. Mortenson Companies. New partners include foundations, family offices and J.M. Huber Corporation, supporting WovenEarth’s diversified Cleantech 2.0 strategy across the United States.
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