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ArcelorMittal, investment fund-backed Atlas team up to build solar plant in Brazil

Atlas Renewables Energy and ArcelorMittal will form a joint venture to build a solar plant in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.

Khavda is a massive solar and wind energy project in a desolate region of India's Gujarat (AFP)
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Let it shine: top solar projects worldwide

As the Australian government approves the AA-PowerLink scheme, read about the rest of the globe's solar megaprojects

The Williamsdale Solar Farm, shown from the air and located south of Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 15, 2020, has about 30 hectares (74 acres) of solar panels. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)
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World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government

$30bn Australia-Asia Power Link given the green light to deliver six gigawatts of clean energy through underwater cables to Singapore.

Sir Keir Starmer standing in front of turbines at an onshore wind farm on a visit in November 2022 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests

British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.

A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/ File Photo
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Texas power demand set to break record during heat wave, grid operator says

The grid operator also said the power network was operating normally, with enough supply available to meet expected demand.

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google

Energix Renewables will supply electricity and renewable energy credits generated from its solar projects to the tech giant.

FILE PHOTO: Aerial view of the Apple Data Center in Mesa near Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. on August 6, 2017.  REUTERS/Jim Todd
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North America sees 70% jump in data center supply in construction, CBRE report says

North American data center construction surged 70% year-over-year, driven by AI and cloud growth, CBRE reports.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan during a visit to Cathays Park in Cardiff. Picture date: Monday August 19, 2024 (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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Sir Keir Starmer: Key role for Wales in making Britain energy superpower

Welsh wind farms scheme praised by Prime Minister as crucial to the UK's transition to renewable energy.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a wind turbine size comparison chart while launching the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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US issues floating wind research lease to state of Maine

The Biden administration issued a lease for Maine's floating wind project, advancing offshore wind technology in deep waters.

The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect, according to experts (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Average UK energy bill set to jump by 9% in October, say experts

The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect,...

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