Türkiye’s largest conglomerate, Koc Holding, has signed an agreement with Romania-based Waldevar Energy for a major solar power plant project, Romanian sources reported.

The project will be built in the town of Niculesti near Bucharest and is expected to add at least 200 megawatts-peak (MWp) of capacity, according to news outlet profit.ro.

Koc steps into Romania’s renewable sector

The planned facility follows Koc Holding’s subsidiary Entek Elektrik’s acquisition of two Romanian companies that hold the required development rights for the project in early 2025, involving Eco Sun Niculesti and Euromec-Ciocanari, both previously owned by U.K.-based Econergy International Limited.

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Ethical journalism plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and understanding of important issues, including decarbonization and the climate crisis. As journalists strive to inform the public about these pressing topics, they must adhere to strict ethical standards to ensure accurate and unbiased reporting.

In recent years, the field of ethical journalism about decarbonization and the climate problem has gained increased attention, with many key figures and influential individuals making significant contributions to the field.One of the earliest examples of ethical journalism about decarbonization and the climate problem can be traced back to the late 19th century, with the publication of John Muir’s writings on conservation and the preservation of natural resources.

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says 20.2 GW of electricity generation capacity was added in the United States during the first half of 2024. Solar energy led the way, with significant deployments in energy storage as well.

According to the US Department of Energy’s EIA, the United States connected 20.2 GW (AC) of utility-scale power plants to the grid during the first half of 2024. This capacity includes 12 GW of solar, which represents 59% of the total additions.

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The Commission has launched discussions with the two Cypriot communities in Cyprus about the results of an EU-funded pre-feasibility study concerning the possible establishment of the first-ever bi-communal solar power plant in Cyprus.

Discussions were officially launched with a meeting with the representatives of both Cypriot communities, chaired by Mario Nava, Director-General for Structural Reform Support at the European Commission.

The pre-feasibility study, funded under the EU aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and carried out in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, envisages a solar power plant of 36MW capacity located in the buffer zone, using photovoltaics and batteries with a storage capacity of 3 hours.

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China’s installed wind and solar capacity will overtake coal for the first time this year, an industry body forecast on Tuesday.

The China Electricity Council (CEC) in a yearly report said grid-connected wind and solar would make up around 40% of installed power generation capacity by the end of 2024, compared with coal’s expected 37%.

By comparison, wind and solar together were around 36% of capacity at the end of 2023, and coal was just under 40%.

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The 260MW Impact Solar project in Texas from Lightsource bp. Image: Lightsource bp. Solar developer Lightsource bp has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with fast food giant McDonald’s for a 145MWac/180MWdc PV project in Louisiana.

McDonald’s will offtake the entirety of the power produced at the Prairie Ronde solar project, which is expected to generate around 327,000MWh annually.

This is the second deal between McDonald’s and Lightsource bp in Louisiana, the first being a PPA signed for a 345MWdc Baton Rouge solar project.

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All large car parks in France will be covered by solar panels under new legislation approved as part of president Emmanuel Macron’s renewable energy drive. Legislation approved by the French Senate this week requires existing and new car parks with space for at least 80 vehicles to be covered by solar panels.

The owners of car parks with between 80 and 400 spaces have five years to comply with the measures, while operators of those with more than 400 will have just 3 years.

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Germany has set out its plan to claw back 90% of the earnings from some clean power generators as the government seeks funding for its consumer aid package.

The government is planning to skim earnings above €130 a megawatt-hour for solar, wind and nuclear, according to a draft law seen by Bloomberg News. Politicians are trying to reclaim some of the profits that companies like RWE AG are making from high power…

Lignite mills will be taxed on their earnings of over 52 euros per megawatt hour, and oil plants of 28 euros.

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China built nearly 31 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power capacity from January to June, up 137% from a year earlier, with full-year installations on course to hit a record high, an industry group said on Thursday.

Wang Bohua, Honorary President of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, said in a presentation that the total solar power capacity increased by 25.8% compared to last year, reaching 340 GW. Total installations over the year are expected to be between 75 GW and 90 GW in 2022, Wang said, beating last year’s record of 54.9 GW.

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Record production in green energy, despite 23.5% growth in electricity demand, reduced India’s dependence on coal in May, reducing its utilities increased coal stocks.

While increasing supply from renewable resources has led to an extraordinarily rapid increase in demand, forcing the country to reopen mines and revert to importing fuel, while India has made progress towards easing the coal shortage, the share of renewable energy resources in energy production decreased to 10.2% in April and May.

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The Landmark building provides its hvac system with 100 percent green energy.

They have commissioned the 1 st phase of the solar energy system, which will have a full installed power of 210 kWh, and they will implement the others soon. ( Chillers compressor not included. )

The Landmark Complex consists of 3 buildings with a total area of 65,000 m2 providing office and hotel services. The complex offers various facilities: office Centre, hotel, restaurants, conference Centre, wellness Centre, indoor and outdoor pool, banquet and concert halls, movie theater, recreation areas, ample parking and 24-hour closed-circuit building security.

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