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Patrick Jowett
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Energy security in renewables-based systems
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the global energy system’s transformation and its implications for energy security. It tells policymakers that energy security in renewables-based systems will require multi-dimensional thinking.
Malaysian IPP to expand solar portfolio with new acquisitions
Malakoff Corporation Berhad, a Malaysian independent power producer (IPP), plans to acquire a 51% share in ZEC Solar and a 49% stake in TJZ Suria. It says it has already signed a share sale and purchase agreement with Zelleco Engineering.
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ESMC publishes recommendation paper for Net Zero Industry Act
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has voiced support for the inclusion of non-price criteria in auctions for solar modules, as laid out in the EU Net Zero Industry Act. The council’s recommendation paper also calls for member states to adopt the act as quickly as possible and highlights concern around cybersecurity and data security in relation to Chinese inverters.
May 24, 2024
Recurrent Energy secures €1.3 billion financing for European project pipeline
The subsidiary of Chinese-Canadian solar manufacturer Canadian Solar says the financing will go towards developing and constructing solar and battery energy storage projects across Spain, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
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Alcazar Energy Partners secures $490 million for second renewables fund
Alcazar Energy Partners has reached financial close, totaling $490 million, for its second renewable energy fund. It aims to develop more than 1.6 GW of clean energy projects across selected emerging markets, including the western Balkans.
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