INFOENERGETICS

💥 Array Technologies revolutionizes #SolarTracking with #SkyLink. ➡️Full article: https://lnkd.in/dHGs4vP6 📣 The company explains to INFOENERGETICS the features of this new evolution in #solartracking, which stands out for greater protection against #extremeweather conditions, #gridindependence with the DC wireless control system, maximum project flexibility with an 8-row linked architecture without the need for trenching and, finally, optimal backtracking. FYI: Daniel Tapia, Sávio Silva, Karen Rand, Héctor Sánchez Ruiz, DANIEL TIMM, Duncan Palmer, Jonathan Rojo, Michael Corio, Michael Matthews

OW Ocean Winds, the joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE dedicated to #offshorewind, in partnership with Banque des Territoires, has been awarded the “Occitanie Floating Wind Turbines” project by the French Ministry of Industry and Energy. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dama_csk 💬 Craig Windram, CEO of OW Ocean Winds, commented: “As a key player in the French offshore wind sector, with our three projects under construction – Yeu and Noirmoutier Islands, Dieppe-Le Tréport and EFGL – we bring unrivalled expertise to this new project. Backed by our 18.8 GW global portfolio and our shareholders, EDPR and ENGIE, with France as ENGIE’s home market, we are committed to providing reliable, affordable and green energy for France and beyond.”   💬 Emmanuel Legrand, Director of the Energy and Ecological Transition department at Banque des Territoires, said: "This project illustrates the ambition of the Caisse des Dépôts group to deploy €100 billion to support ecological transformation".   💬 Marc Hirt, Country Director of Ocean Winds in France, added: “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Banque des Territoires, Occitanie region stakeholders, including local authorities, fishermen, other sea users and environmental protection stakeholders with whom we worked closely during the preparation of the call for tenders and the development of the EFGL project, in order to ensure the safe, efficient and timely implementation of this project.” FYI: Caroline LAMBRINIDIS, Kelly Penot-Rousseau, João Silva, Rafael Munilla Muñoz, Pablo Lucas, Jean-Mathieu KOLB, Jérôme LORIOT, Dominique Moniot, Elliot François-Brunet

#NewsIE | 🎉 A significant step in New York’s #CleanEnergy transition. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsXBKGmZ EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) announced recently that #MorrisRidgeSolar project is fully operational and delivering #electricity to the New York power grid. 💬 “The Morris Ridge Solar Project not only represents our commitment to renewable energy but also underscores our dedication to the economic and environmental well-being of New York State,” said Stephane Desdunes, Vice President Development for EDF Renewables Northeast Region. fyi: Mark Gallagher, Janet Richardson, EDF, EDF Renouvelables, EDF Renewables América Latina

#NewsIE | Ingeteam has been awarded a new contract to support the #greenhydrogen sector in Australia. ➡️ Full article: https://lnkd.in/dajaGcdG 💬 Juan Miguel Gutierrez, manager of Ingeteam's subsidiary in Australia said, “we are very pleased to have taken another step forward in supplying our technology for a renewable hydrogen project in Australia. It is undoubtedly an important reward for the effort and hard work put in by the entire team, which is a collective success and positions us as one of the leading manufacturers for the industry.” FYI: Carlos Lezana, Oriol B., Jorge Marcelo Guillen Pradel

#NewsIE | BKW AG has signed a 10 year #PPA with Zelestra in Italy. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/duGF6VkK The agreement will enable BKW Energie AG to purchase power generated by two solar plants located in Puglia and Sicily. 💬 Eliano Russo, Zelestra's Country Manager in Italy, highlighted the importance of this agreement for the company, stating, “This partnership with BKW represents a key step in our strategy to consolidate our position as a major player in the Italian renewables market. We are committed to expanding our project portfolio in Italy to 1.5 GW by 2026. This agreement confirms our focus on creating sustainable, tailored solutions that support both Italy’s energy transition and BKW’s decarbonization journey.”  💬 Stefan Sewckow Head of Energy Markets at BKW, said "This 10-year PPA in Italy marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey toward delivering on our strategic vision for sustainable growth. By aligning with Italy’s ambitious renewable energy goals, we are reaffirming our commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and creating value for our stakeholders. This partnership exemplifies our dedication to being at the forefront of the clean energy transition in Europe." fyi: Carlota Vicén, Tamara Comesaña, Nerea Alguer Penas, Lorenzo Zeami

#NewsIE | Voltalia signs with #Auchan, Decathlon and Leroy Merlin, a partnership for the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in France. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-K_FGey 💬 Sebastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia, stated: “With Yusco, we're helping to decarbonize the everyday lives of Auchan, DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin customers”. 💬 Pierre-Louis Fraudet, Director of Auchan Énergies, comments: “At Auchan, we want to make life easier for our customers. Le Plein brings a new, practical, fast and economical mobility service to customers who come to Auchan to do their shopping”. 💬 Xavier Galice, Director of Real Estate and Development for DECATHLON FRANCE, explains: “By taking part in the creation of Le Plein, we are committed to serving our customers even better and reducing the carbon footprint of our activities by facilitating soft mobility”. 💬 Maxime Leroy, Director of Real Estate and Development for Leroy Merlin France, states: “The deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in our parking lots is part of our drive to develop an ever more comprehensive range of services for local residents who visit our stores. It's a solution that will help optimize their customer experience”. FYI: Loan DUONG, SEITOSEI ACTIFIN - Finance & Corporate Communication, Jennifer Jullia

#NewsIE | ⚠️ The EU #solarsector has hit its first deployment slowdown of the 2020s, dropping from 53% growth in 2023 to 4% in 2024. This represents a 92% slowdown of solar growth, according to last SolarPower Europe report. ➡️ Full article in: https://lnkd.in/drk6DP2F Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO at SolarPower Europe, said, “European policymakers and system operators can consider this year’s report a yellow card. Slowing solar deployment means slowing the continent’s goals on energy security, competitiveness and climate. Europe needs to be installing around 70 GW annually to hit its 2030 targets – we need to consider corrective action now, before it’s too late.” Listen to what he told us at the UNEF Unión Española Fotovoltaica ' #ForoSolar in our #InterviewIE ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d-7tYQ8f fyi: Kristina Thoring, Bethany Meban, Nader Modabbes Jamal, Lluís Manso Matachana, Dries Acke, Paula Pérez-Gándaras, Juan Carlos Rucián Castellanos, Francisco Beirão, Anaïs Faucher, Jan Osenberg, Máté Heisz, Lily Murdoch

#NewsIE | Ecoener will develop its first #RenewableEnergy project in Canada. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCPfu2m4 The company has been awarded with a 140 MW #windproject in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It includes a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with BC Hydro, which is foreseen to generate €900 million in revenues. FYI: Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), David Coll González,

#NewsIE | The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council granted final discretionary clearance to #SunstoneSolar, the largest proposed solar project in the United States. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPHSU2CV 🔋☀️ The clearance, which allowed project owner Pine Gate Renewables to move on with building the 1200 MW solar and 1200 MW storage project, was the last phase of the state's thorough evaluation and public engagement process. “Oregon’s energy facility permitting process is one of the most rigorous in the entire country,” said Ben Catt, Chief Executive Officer of Pine Gate Renewables. “The recent unanimous permit approval is a testament to the way our team worked with stakeholders to provide a win-win for Oregon and the Morrow County community.” FYI: Maggie Sasser, Logan Stephens, Courtney LaRocca, Jon Saxon

#NewsIE | Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million € from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable #hydrogen derived from #ammonia. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEwdYauT Armelle Levieux, member of the Executive Committee of Air Liquide, notably overseeing Innovation, stated: “The combination of ammonia cracking and hydrogen liquefaction technologies offers an additional solution to support the growth of the global hydrogen market. We welcome the support from the European Commission for our ENHANCE project, which contributes to the emergence of a viable infrastructure for the supply of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in Europe. In line with our ADVANCE strategic plan, this project supports Air Liquide’s commitment to the energy transition, with low-carbon hydrogen playing a key role for the decarbonization of the industry and mobility. ENHANCE supports European ambitions towards carbon neutrality”. fyi: Meritxell Rodríguez de Lera, Matthieu Giard, Yuriy Yanson, Erwin Penfornis