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$899 M Western Downs Battery Project, Locks in Five Virtual Battery contracts for Renewable Energy
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (699+ words) Updated on Jun 18, 2026 The Western Downs Battery project, Queensland's largest battery storage build and one of Australia's biggest battery projects has secured five virtual battery contracts with renewable-focused energy retailers. Located 22 kilometers southeast of Chinchilla in Queensland's Western Downs region,…...
Bulli Creek Solar-Battery Project Reshapes $2. 5bn Construction Strategy with Major Battery Rollout
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (530+ words) Updated on Jun 18, 2026 Genex chief executive Craig Francis said developers could no longer ignore the financial risks facing large standalone solar projects. Therefore, the company decided to bring forward battery construction so stored electricity can be dispatched during more profitable…...
Ostrea Solar Project Enters Mid 2026 Commissioning Window in Yakima County
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (207+ words) Updated on Jun 16, 2026 Reported 5th May 2025: The latest on the Ostrea Solar Project is that in early May the developers Cypress Creek Renewables secured $150 million in construction financing for the Ostrea Solar development. MUFG Bank served as the coordinating lead arranger,…...
100mn Ravenna Environmental Hub Officially Launched by Eni and Hera in Ca" Ponticelle area, Italy
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (310+ words) Published on Jun 16, 2026 Italian energy major Eni, in partnership with multi-utility company Hera, has officially launched a new environmental hub in the Ca" Ponticelli area of Ravenna, Italy. The initiative, driven by their respective subsidiaries Eni Rewind and Herambiente, represents…...
Obelisk Solar-BESS Phase 2 Nears Summer 2026 Commissioning
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (490+ words) Updated on Jun 15, 2026 Phase 2 construction has continued at an accelerated pace following the successful commissioning of Obelisk Solar-BESS phase 1. The developer, Scatec also note that the project remains ahead of its original schedule established after the September 2024 PPA signing. Additionally,…...
$3. 5bn US Solar Storage Financing Powers Cypress Creek Large-Scale Renewable Construction Expansion
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (145+ words) Published on Jun 12, 2026 US solar storage project development significantly expands utility-scale renewable capacity across key US markets. Moreover, the portfolio supports state-level renewable portfolio standards and federal clean energy incentives. According to Reuters, the financing positions the assets among the…...
Steel River Solar and Storage Energy Center Project in Arkansas Secures US$3. 5 Billion Financing
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (379+ words) Published on Jun 11, 2026 The solar-storage hybrid project was originally developed by Swift Current Energy before being sold to Cypress Creek, which will now oversee development, financing, construction, ownership and long-term operation. A syndicate of global financial majors underwrote the transaction....
$500 Million Chinese-Led Battery Anode Materials Plant Project Launches in Duqm, Oman
1+ week, 2+ day ago (339+ words) Published on Jun 9, 2026 Construction experts prepare the site with precision. They maintain high safety protocols and smooth material handling. Engineers deploy innovative techniques to shorten overall build durations. Furthermore, Omani contractors secure active roles across multiple work streams. This collaboration…...
$230 M LFP Cathode Facility Planned in Hooks, Texas by Wildcat and Energy X
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (683+ words) Published on Jun 4, 2026 Two U. S. -based battery-materials firms announced Thursday, June 4, 2026, that they will build a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material plant in Northeast Texas " a project company executives say could strengthen domestic battery supply chains and provide critical…...
$55bn Terafab Chip Manufacturing Plant in Texas Secures Tax Exemption despite Local Backlash
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (509+ words) Construction Review $55bn Terafab Chip Manufacturing Plant in Texas Secures Tax Exemption despite Local Backlash Published on Jun 4, 2026 Space X has secured a 35-year tax exemption for its $55bn Terafab chip manufacturing plant in Texas despite local backlash. In a 4-1 vote, the…...