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Australia: European Energy’s 31MW Mulwala solar PV plant registered in AEMO system

Australia: European Energy’s 31MW Mulwala solar PV plant registered in AEMO system

Registration in AEMO’s MMS is a prerequisite for any generator to participate in the National Electricity Market (NEM), enabling the facility to submit dispatch bids, undergo commissioning tests, and ultimately receive revenue for electricity supplied to the grid. The registration indicates the facility is ready to begin testing and commissioning activities, with the asset classified

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It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits ‘the largest ever observed for any source’

It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits ‘the largest ever observed for any source’

(Image credit: Power Integrations) Renewables now account for more of the world’s electricity than coal They represent 33.8% of electricity generation compared to 33% for coal Solar is a key driver here, as it met 75% of the growth in global electricity demand Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed

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Botswana breaks ground on 500 MW solar-plus-storage project

Botswana breaks ground on 500 MW solar-plus-storage project

The Maun solar project will encompass 500 MW of solar tied to 500 MWh of battery storage in northeastern Botswana, making it one of the largest projects of its kind in southern Africa. A 30-year power purchase agreement is in place between project developers Okavango Solar, wholly-owned by Oman’s NAQAA Sustainable Energy LLC, and Botswana

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ILOS secures US$530 million facility to scale European solar PV and BESS pipeline

ILOS secures US$530 million facility to scale European solar PV and BESS pipeline

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The new funding builds on an initial €250 million tranche provided by EIG. Image: ILOS Project. German independent power producer (IPP) ILOS Projects has upsized its structured credit facility to €450 million (US$530 million) with EIG and La Caisse, as it targets more than 2GW of solar PV and battery energy

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Commercial Landlords Risk Voiding Insurance by Neglecting Solar Panel Maintenance

Commercial Landlords Risk Voiding Insurance by Neglecting Solar Panel Maintenance

London, UK – 21.04.26 – Commercial property owners and tenants across the UK are being warned that failure to properly maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems could not only increase fire risk but also invalidate insurance policies—potentially leading to devastating financial consequences. Rayotec Limited, a UK-based engineering specialist with over 35 years of experience in electrical

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Sterling and Wilson to build 875MW solar project in Rajasthan

Sterling and Wilson to build 875MW solar project in Rajasthan

As part of the agreement, SWREL will design, engineer, procure, erect, test and commission the solar project. It will also provide two years of operations and maintenance (O&M), alongside multi-level inspections, onsite equipment storage, civil works execution, and pre-commissioning module performance monitoring.  SWREL is also required to ensure a minimum capacity utilisation factor (CUF) of 25% and deploy

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Global growth in solar “the largest ever observed for any source”

Global growth in solar “the largest ever observed for any source”

Moving to a solar-dominated grid When it comes to supplying electrons for those alternatives, the central story is solar power. “The absolute increase of solar PV generation in 2025 is the largest ever observed for any source,” the IEA says, “excluding years marked by rebounds from global economic shocks such as COVID-19.” In other words,

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