The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on ENGIE, R.Power, Madison Energy, Verogy, Kloetze Solar Farm in Germany, and others.
ENGIE Starts Construction of 29.8 MW Solar and 20 MWh Battery Project in France
French energy company ENGIE has started construction of its first co-located solar and battery storage project in France. The Buisson project, located in Saint-Jean-Froidmentel in the Centre-Val de Loire region, combines 29.8 MWp of photovoltaic generation with an 8.8 MW/20 MWh battery system. The installation will occupy a former quarry covering approximately 23 hectares and incorporate nearly 46,000 solar modules. Both systems will share electricity connection infrastructure, including an approximately 11-kilometre connection to a substation. Grid connection is expected during summer 2027, with full commercial operation targeted for December 2027. The battery will store electricity during high solar production and discharge during higher-demand periods.
R.Power Nears Completion of 20 MWp Kloetze Solar Farm in Germany
Polish renewable-energy producer R.Power is completing construction of its 20 MWp Kloetze solar project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Announced October 22, the facility is scheduled for grid energisation before the end of November 2026. Once operational, the installation is expected to generate approximately 20 GWh of electricity annually. The project secured a 20-year support agreement through Germany’s Renewable Energy Sources Act auction mechanism. Financing was arranged with Deutsche Leasing Finance in January 2026. Kloetze represents R.Power’s first large-scale photovoltaic development in Germany. The company has secured additional auction contracts for approximately 115 MW of solar and battery projects and maintains a German development pipeline exceeding 2 GW.
Madison Energy and Verogy Complete 7.2 MW Solar Project for Arkansas Water Utility
US renewable-energy companies Madison Energy Infrastructure and Verogy have completed a 7.224 MWdc/5 MWac solar facility for Beaver Water District in Northwest Arkansas. The project, completed in October 2026, incorporates more than 15,000 photovoltaic modules mounted on single-axis tracking systems. Annual electricity generation is estimated at approximately 12,300 MWh, covering 15–20 percent of the water utility’s electricity requirements. Beaver Water District expects the installation to generate between $7 million and $11 million in lifetime savings. Madison Energy Infrastructure handled development, financing and contracting, while Verogy managed engineering, procurement and construction. The facility is located near the district’s water treatment plant, which serves more than 425,000 customers across Northwest Arkansas.
