Matrix Renewables has secured a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract with Tesla to design, build, and commission a 500 MW / 2-hour (1 GWh) standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Eccles, Scotland. This marks the company’s first standalone BESS project in the UK, playing a key role in advancing the UK’s Net Zero 2050 target and Clean Power 2035 initiative. “We are delivering infrastructure at the scale required to support the UK’s transition to a clean, secure, and resilient power system,” said Sergio Arbeláez, Managing Director, Europe & Latam at Matrix Renewables. “This installation demonstrates our ability…
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JA Solar, a leading global partner in green energy, recently hosted a new edition of its Power Talk webinar series, spotlighting one of Europe’s most remarkable solar initiatives, the photovoltaic installation at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, home of Borussia Dortmund. Certified by RID as the world’s most powerful PV system installed on a stadium roof, the project represents a major step forward in integrating photovoltaic technology into large-scale urban infrastructure. More than 11,000 JA Solar full-black modules now span the stadium rooftop, generating over 4 GWh of clean electricity each year and reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 1,700 tons annually. This…
ArcelorMittal Renewables has announced three new renewable energy projects in India, totaling 1 GW of solar and wind capacity. Upon completion, these initiatives will double the company’s renewable energy capacity in India to 2 GW and elevate its global renewable portfolio to 3.3 GW. The projects are: The ArcelorMittal Renewables projects represent a total capital expenditure of approximately $0.9 billion, with the generated power dedicated to powering AMNS India—ArcelorMittal’s 60/40 joint venture steelmaking operation with Nippon Steel. Commenting, ArcelorMittal CEO, Aditya Mittal, said: “With these new projects, we are doubling our renewable energy capacity in India, providing a secure supply…
Rapidise, a leading India-based Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), showcased its innovative RISE Modules and Edge AI Box at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, advancing next-generation Camera Systems, Vision AI, Edge Computing, and scalable engineering solutions. Built on Qualcomm’s cutting-edge SoC platforms, these RISE Modules empower OEMs, system integrators, and solution providers to drastically cut time-to-market while developing smarter, connected, and future-proof devices. Engineering IP Advantage and Modular Scalability Rapidise provides ready-to-use engineering IPs, including reference-design hardware for AI cameras, dash cams, IP cameras, and Edge AI Boxes, all powered by Qualcomm’s QCS 6125, SM 6225, QCS 5430, QCS 6490,…
Beko, the leading global home appliance company, has signed a €100 million sustainability-linked loan with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Marking Beko’s first sustainability-linked loan, the agreement reinforces the company’s commitment to integrating sustainability across its value chain and driving innovation in energy-efficient technologies. IFC is the world’s largest development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. The newly secured financing will facilitate the ongoing operation of Beko’s two solar power plants dedicated to renewable energy use and strengthen six production facilities which will improve resilience against potential earthquake damage. The loan will also accelerate…
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz presented an impressive range of next-generation automotive testing solutions, reaffirming its leadership in test and measurement innovation for the mobility sector. The company’s showcase highlighted how its advanced technologies are driving progress in connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles, aligning with the event’s vision for smarter and safer mobility. Visitors experienced live demonstrations featuring automotive radar testing systems, 5G and satellite-based communication test setups, and EV power electronics validation tools. These systems are designed to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance across rapidly evolving automotive technologies. Rohde & Schwarz also demonstrated its high-frequency…
Keysight Technologies, Inc. has entered into a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with Singapore’s foremost quantum research institutions: The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) through the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). This strategic alliance aims to accelerate advancements in quantum computing, focusing on the design, measurement, and control of qubits. Quantum computing promises to revolutionize industries through its transformative potential, yet significant challenges remain in scalability, connectivity, and system flexibility. This partnership seeks to address those challenges through focused research and innovation in quantum…
Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies, has inaugurated the Energy Insights & Innovation Lab (EIIL) at its Mumbai headquarters. This pioneering research initiative aims to leverage advanced data, analytics, and experimentation to accelerate India’s clean energy transition while enhancing the quality, reliability, and affordability of electricity for consumers nationwide. The EIIL has been established in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the International Growth Centre (IGC), a global research hub based at LSE. The Lab is designed to tackle some of the most critical challenges in India’s power sector from managing…
NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power producer, showcased its strong NTPC growth trajectory as it hosted the 18th Lenders’ Meet in New Delhi. The event brought together key representatives from domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies, highlighting NTPC’s operational excellence, financial strength, green initiatives, and long-term expansion plans. In his address, Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, spoke about the evolving global energy transition and the emerging opportunities fuelling NTPC’s growth as it accelerates its shift toward sustainable and diversified energy solutions. Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan, Director (Finance), presented NTPC’s financial outlook and outlined…
Solarpro, one of Europe’s leading contractors for photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, is set to construct Hungary’s largest solar power plant, powered by LONGi solar Back Contact technology. Located in northern Hungary, the landmark 450-megawatt (MW) facility will feature nearly 700,000 ultra-efficient modules supplied by LONGi, the world’s leading solar technology manufacturer. This project not only strengthens the companies’ long-standing partnership but also showcases the efficiency and innovation behind LONGi solar Back Contact modules, following their successful collaboration on a 176 MW solar park in Studina, Romania, completed last year. 106,000 households supplied with clean power Once operational, the solar…
At the third HiTHIUM Eco-Day, HiTHIUM unveiled the world’s first collaborative lithium–sodium full-duration AI Energy Storage solution, the ∞Power Solutions portfolio for AI Data Centers (AIDC). The lineup includes ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h, ∞Power 6.9MWh 8h, ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h, and ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h systems, combining long-duration lithium BESS with high-rate sodium-ion BESS. Together, they form a coordinated “source–grid–load” AI Energy Storage framework that meets the AIDC’s core needs for sustainability, agility, stability, and cost efficiency, paving the way for low-carbon, highly resilient AI infrastructure. Long-Duration Storage: Key to Solving AIDC Power ChallengesSurging AI workloads are driving unprecedented energy demand, while traditional…
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd., through its subsidiaries, has secured INR 4,725 crores in debt financing from top Indian institutions. This funding supports renewable energy project construction and optimizes capital structure by lowering financing costs. The long-term financing, spanning 18-20 years, covers new greenfield projects and refinancing: New Greenfield Financings: INR 2,716 crore from Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) for the 300 MW ACME Sigma FDRE project (renewables with 4-hour battery storage). INR 800 crore from National Bank for Financing Infrastructure Development (NaBFID) – ACME’s first greenfield financing – for the 150 MW ACME Platinum Solar + ESS project (2-hour battery…