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Construction progress at the Bodenrode solar park – EEG commissioning on schedule

Quadoro and EB-SIM report progress at the Bodenrode solar park: The photovoltaic system was commissioned on May 18, 2026 in compliance with the EEG. Initial feed-in and project completion are planned for autumn 2026; Output around 10 MWp, expected annual yield approx. 10.7 million kWh.

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Building Modernization Act: Government wants to protect tenants from the state

Today, the Federal Government is debating the planned Building Modernisation Act. For owner-occupiers, the draft brings more flexibility, landlords are to bear half of the operating costs of new gas heating systems. IVD President Wohltorf calls for corrections before the Bundestag consultation.

Trinasolar wurde als erstes Unternehmen weltweit mit der SSI-Zertifizierung für Rückverfolgbarkeit in der Lieferkette auf Silber-Niveau ausgezeichnet und unterstreicht damit sein Engagement für eine verantwortungsvolle und transparente Solarproduktion.
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Trinasolar Yiwu and Yancheng Plants First to Receive Silver Certification to SSI Supply Chain Standard

Trinasolar's module plants in Yiwu and Yancheng have received silver certification according to the SSI Supply Chain Traceability Standard. The award validates implemented traceability systems and builds on an existing Silver Level ESG certification; Trinasolar refers to early pilot audits in 2024.

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MEAG finances battery-powered regional trains in North Rhine-Westphalia

MEAG has completed the long-term financing of 61 battery-powered regional trains for the Northern Westphalia network. From December 2029, they will replace diesel trains and enable locally emission-free operation. The financing is provided as a fixed-interest senior note.

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In Germany, the HoSt Group is replacing an industrial company’s pulverized lignite and gas firing system with a 25 MW biomass power plant fired with industrial waste wood

The HoSt Group is starting the construction of a 25 MW biomass cogeneration plant in the Osnabrück region. It replaces a pulverized lignite furnace and two gas boilers; Commissioning by mid-2027. Contracting model, approx. € 35 million investment, around 65,000 t CO₂ savings per year.

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Sweden’s Flower brings Hamburg’s largest battery storage project to construction readiness (100 MW / 400 MWh)

Flower has brought a 100 MW/400 MWh battery storage project in Hamburg-Bergedorf to construction readiness. It is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2028 and is considered the largest storage facility within a major German city. The project stabilises the grid; Hamburg Invest supported the settlement.

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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Urbasolar on the first long-term direct renewable electricity purchase agreement concluded with the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs

De Gaulle Fleurance has advised Urbasolar on the conclusion of a long-term direct power supply agreement (PPA) with the French Ministry of Defense and Veterans. The 30-year contract covers the financing, development, construction and operation of a solar park of around 42 MWp on a former military site in Salbris; the contract was awarded on 30 March 2026, construction is scheduled to start before the end of 2028, commissioning in 2030. Approx. 50,182 MWh are expected annually, which covers around 3.7% of the ministry's electricity needs.

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KGAL sells Polish wind portfolio to Octopus Energy Generation

The renewable energy fund KGAL ESPF 4 has sold a Polish onshore wind portfolio with around 75 megawatts to Octopus Energy Generation. The package includes the Krasin, Ciekocinko and Rywald wind farms as well as development pipelines; Revenues are secured in the long term via PPAs or CfD. The transaction is another exit from ESPF 4 with a yield above the hurdle rate.

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