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Clean energy added about US$320 billion to the world economy last year, accounting for 10% of global GDP growth in 2023, according to a study from the IEA.

Burns & McDonnell will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work at two Alliant Energy solar projects in the US.

The Biden administration is expected to lift a trade exemption of bifacial solar modules in the US, according to a report from media outlet Reuters.

Nova Clean Energy has acquired a Texas solar and wind portfolio from BNB Renewable Energy, which has a power generation capacity of 1GW.

LevelTen Energy's latest report into renewable PPA prices reveals “increased stability” as offer prices in North America increased by 0.9%.

US solar developer Origis Energy has secured a US$136 million construction financing facility and conversion to term loan with financial group Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for a PV plant in Florida, US.

Japanese power company Jera has created a subsidiary that will develop 20GW of renewable capacity by 2035.

Two solar PV developers - Soltec and Recurrent Energy - have closed financial deals for projects in Brazil this week .

The rapid deployment of solar and other renewables is creating new pressures on the efficient operation of electricity markets. Stephen Woodhouse looks at whether a shift from national to locational pricing offers a solution to optimal market design as decarbonisation efforts gather.

The solar manufacturing industry shifting its focus towards sustainability across the entire value of the supply chain is essential, according to the CEO of German wafer producer NexWafe.