Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on solar power in Texas, Enery, Capital Power, ZX Lidars, among others.
Texas Solar Generation Hits Nearly 30 GW
Solar power generation in Texas has reached a record peak of almost 30 GW, highlighting the state’s rapid renewable energy growth. The milestone reflects strong investment in utility-scale solar projects, supported by abundant solar resources and favorable market dynamics. Texas now leads the U.S. in solar expansion, underscoring its strategy to diversify energy supply and reduce reliance on thermal generation. Technology advances in panel efficiency and large-scale deployment are driving grid-scale contributions. Customers benefit from lower wholesale prices and cleaner energy access. The achievement demonstrates innovation in grid integration and renewable adoption, providing long-term sustainability, energy security, and emission reductions. Texas continues to position itself as a global leader in renewable energy transformation.
Teva Signs PPA for Enery’s 122-MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Bulgaria
Pharmaceutical giant Teva has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Enery’s 122-MW solar-plus-storage project in Bulgaria, marking a significant step toward corporate renewable procurement in Southeast Europe. The project integrates solar generation with battery energy storage, ensuring reliable clean power delivery. Enery’s strategy focuses on building large-scale, technologically advanced renewable assets that align with Europe’s decarbonisation and energy security goals. The PPA secures long-term revenue streams, driving investment in innovative hybrid systems. Customers like Teva benefit from sustainable, cost-efficient power supply while reducing carbon footprints. The initiative demonstrates how corporate partnerships accelerate the energy transition, foster resilience, and deliver economic and environmental benefits across the region.
Capital Power Energises 170-MW Battery Projects in Ontario
Capital Power has commissioned two battery energy storage facilities in Ontario, Canada, with a combined capacity of 170 MW. The projects mark the company’s entry into large-scale storage, advancing its strategy to diversify beyond conventional generation. With significant investment, the sites use advanced lithium-ion technology to provide fast-response balancing, grid reliability, and renewable integration. Capital Power aims to deliver long-term value to customers by ensuring stable power supply and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The projects highlight innovation in energy storage deployment and support Ontario’s clean energy transition. Benefits include enhanced grid stability, peak load management, and contribution toward decarbonisation targets, strengthening Capital Power’s role in Canada’s evolving sustainable energy landscape.
ZX Lidars’ ZX 300e Sets New Benchmark with Industry-First 21–200 m IEC Classification and Reliable Wind Data Up to 300 m
ZX Lidars has launched the ZX 300e, achieving the world’s first 21–200 m IEC Classification at independent test sites, with 0 percent standard uncertainty across all heights. Exceeding IEC 61400-50-2 standards, the ZX 300e validates its reliability for wind resource assessment, site calibration, and power curve measurements. Building on 15 years of 300-series Lidar evolution, the ZX 300e introduces advanced Continuous Wave algorithms for enhanced wind accuracy, wind direction sensing, turbulence intensity measurement, and high data availability, all with reduced 44W power consumption. Its secure web-based interface enables local and remote multi-user access. A fleet of ZX 300e units using ‘Midar’ technology demonstrated unprecedented low-uncertainty measurements up to 300 m, with correlation slopes within ±1–1.1 percent, R² above 0.985, and data availability consistently exceeding 94 percent, marking the first independent confirmation of a ground-based Lidar delivering reliable data at such heights.
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