Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Empire, Ellevo, Celsia Solar Yumbo plant, First Solar, among others.
Empire and Ellevo Launch Offshore Wind Joint Venture in Brazil
Empire Offshore Wind, a U.S.-based developer, and Brazilian energy firm Ellevo Energia have launched a joint venture, Empire-Ellevo Energia Renovável, to accelerate offshore wind development in Brazil. The partnership merges Empire’s global offshore expertise with Ellevo’s regulatory and market experience in Brazil. The JV plans to develop, permit, and finance large-scale offshore wind projects, initially targeting Brazil’s northeastern and southeastern coasts. This move comes as Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council recently approved the legal and regulatory framework for offshore wind, enabling formal project licensing and seabed leasing. The JV also emphasizes supply chain localization, environmental stewardship, and job creation. With Brazil’s offshore wind potential exceeding 700 GW, the venture is positioned to play a vital role in the country’s low-carbon energy transition.
Colombia’s Terpel to Acquire 26.6-MW Solar Farm from Akuo and MPCES
Colombian fuel distributor Terpel has agreed to acquire the 26.6-MW Celsia Solar Yumbo plant from French renewables developer Akuo and MPC Energy Solutions (MPCES), marking Terpel’s first major investment in renewable energy. Located in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, the plant has been operational since 2017 and supplies clean power through a long-term PPA, ensuring revenue stability. The deal aligns with Terpel’s strategic shift toward energy diversification and sustainability, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. For Akuo and MPCES, the sale supports their build-operate-transfer model, freeing capital for new regional projects. The transaction reflects rising investor confidence in Colombia’s maturing solar sector, which is backed by government policies promoting decarbonization. The asset also contributes to emissions reduction and long-term energy security in the region.
UbiQD to Supply Quantum Dot Technology to First Solar for Advanced PV Glass
UbiQD a U.S. nanotechnology company specializing in quantum dot (QD) materials, has entered into a supply agreement with First Solar to integrate its advanced QD technology into photovoltaic (PV) glass used in First Solar’s cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar modules. UbiQD’s quantum dots enhance light harvesting by converting underutilized portions of the solar spectrum into wavelengths more efficiently absorbed by PV cells, potentially improving module energy yield and overall system efficiency. This marks a significant commercial breakthrough for UbiQD and aligns with First Solar’s strategy to maintain technological leadership in thin-film solar innovation. The collaboration also demonstrates growing industry adoption of nanomaterials to reduce levelized cost of energy (LCOE), increase output, and accelerate the transition to high-efficiency, next-generation solar technologies.
GreentechLead.com News Desk