Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Mainstream, Standard Solar, EEW, RWE, among others.
Mainstream Renewable Power Sells 675 MW Colombian Portfolio to Celsia
Mainstream Renewable Power has agreed to sell its 100 percent stake in a 675 MW portfolio of solar and wind projects in Colombia to Celsia, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos. The transaction includes six projects — four solar and two wind — currently in advanced development stages. This sale aligns with Mainstream’s strategy to recycle capital for global expansion, while enabling Celsia to strengthen its renewable energy footprint in Colombia. The acquisition supports Colombia’s clean energy goals and bolsters Celsia’s position in the Latin American renewable market.
Standard Solar Expands Illinois Presence with 39 MW Community Solar Acquisition
Standard Solar has acquired a 39 MW community solar portfolio in Illinois from New Leaf Energy, enhancing its state footprint to over 150 MW across more than 30 projects. The portfolio includes five projects located in Blackstone, Braceville, Dwight, Seneca, and Wadsworth, utilizing single-axis tracker and ground-mount technologies. Collectively, these projects are expected to generate over 46,700 MWh of clean energy in their first year, supporting Illinois’s goal of achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050. This acquisition underscores Standard Solar’s commitment to expanding access to renewable energy.
EEW Begins Monopile Loadout for RWE’s 1 GW Thor Offshore Wind Farm
EEW Special Pipe Constructions has commenced the loadout of monopile foundations for RWE’s 1,000 MW Thor offshore wind project, situated approximately 20 km off Denmark’s west coast. The Thor wind farm will comprise 72 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD turbines, each with a capacity of up to 15 MW. EEW is responsible for fabricating half of the monopiles, while the remaining units are supplied by China’s Dajin Offshore. Jan De Nul Group has been contracted for the transportation and installation of the foundations. The project is anticipated to be operational by 2027, marking a significant milestone in Denmark’s renewable energy expansion.
GreentechLead.com News Desk