The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Astronergy, Trina Storage, TÜV Rheinland, S&P Global, and others.
Astronergy to Supply Solar Modules for 1.36 GW Dama Solar Project in Romania
Astronergy will supply ASTRO N7 Pro photovoltaic modules for Rezolv Energy’s 1.36 GWp Dama Solar project in western Romania, described as the European Union’s largest onshore renewable energy project. Covering more than 1,000 hectares, the solar park is expected to generate approximately 1,800 GWh annually, equivalent to 36 percent of Romania’s solar electricity generation in 2025. Commercial operations are scheduled for the second half of 2028. The project has secured up to €561 million in financing from 14 lenders. CHINT Green Energy will provide engineering, procurement and construction services, while CHINT Power Systems will supply inverters. Construction is expected to employ up to 1,500 workers, with 82 hectares reserved for nature conservation.
Trina Storage and TÜV Rheinland Develop 20 MVA Grid-Forming Battery Storage Testing Platform
Trina Storage and TÜV Rheinland have released a technical white paper examining grid-forming battery energy storage systems and their performance in electricity networks with high renewable energy penetration. Trina Storage has invested in a 20 MVA validation platform to test grid-forming capabilities under different operating conditions before commercial deployment. The system combines Trina Storage’s Elementa battery platform, Electra power conversion technology and energy management controls. Testing focuses on voltage and frequency regulation, synthetic inertia, fault ride-through and black-start capabilities. The study also examines coordination between batteries, inverters, plant controllers and grid interfaces. It references project experience in Australia and Chile, where grid connection requirements increasingly include advanced stability and frequency-support capabilities.
Electric Vehicles to Displace 1.9 Million Barrels of Oil Daily in 2026: S&P Global
Electric vehicles are expected to displace 1.9 million barrels per day of global oil demand in 2026, equivalent to nearly 2 percent of worldwide consumption, according to S&P Global. Its study covering nine advanced economies found that higher oil-import dependence is associated with an additional 0.25 percentage-point GDP loss following oil supply shocks. European Union non-hydro renewable electricity generation has increased by nearly 340 TWh since 2021, while European clean technology investment in 2026 is projected to exceed twice its 2021 level. China exported nearly 2.5 million electric vehicles during the first half of 2026, more than doubling exports from the corresponding period in 2025.